2012 GMC Savana vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 GMC Savana is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2012 GMC Savana. (260 HP @ 3100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Savana weights approximately 948 kg more than 2008 Porsche 911.
Because 2008 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 GMC Savana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 GMC Savana (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche 911. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 GMC Savana | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | GMC | Porsche |
| Model | Savana | 911 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6600 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3100 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 67 L |
