2012 GMC Savana vs. 2012 Honda Insight
To start off, both 2012 GMC Savana and 2012 Honda Insight 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 Savana (260 HP @ 3100 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Savana weights approximately 1515 kg more than 2012 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 GMC Savana is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 GMC Savana. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Insight, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 544 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 GMC Savana | 2012 Honda Insight | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Savana | Insight |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Van | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6600 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | CVT |
| Vehicle Weight | 2761 kg | 1246 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 40 L |
