2012 GMC Savana vs. 2012 GMC Sierra
To start off, both 2012 GMC Savana and 2012 GMC Sierra were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Sierra (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2012 GMC Savana. (260 HP @ 3100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Savana weights approximately 48 kg more than 2012 GMC Sierra.
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 (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Sierra. (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Sierra.
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2012 GMC Savana | 2012 GMC Sierra | |
Make | GMC | GMC |
Model | Savana | Sierra |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Van | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6600 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 403 HP |
Engine RPM | 3100 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 711 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 2352 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 5839 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 2032 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1875 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 3645 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 98 L |