2012 GMC Savana vs. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, both 2012 GMC Savana and 2012 Chevrolet Colorado were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Savana (280 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. (242 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Savana weights approximately 964 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. 2012 GMC Savana has automatic transmission and 2012 Chevrolet Colorado has manual transmission. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 GMC Savana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 GMC Savana | 2012 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | GMC | Chevrolet |
Model | Savana | Colorado |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Van | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2664 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 72 L |