2012 GMC Savana vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 GMC Savana is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Savana (260 HP) has 90 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Forester. (170 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Savana weights approximately 903 kg more than 2011 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 GMC Savana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester 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 475 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
2012 GMC Savana | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
Make | GMC | Subaru |
Model | Savana | Forester |
Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
Body Type | Van | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6600 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 170 HP |
Torque | 711 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1497 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1699 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 64 L |