2012 GMC Savana vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 GMC Savana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 GMC Savana would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2012 GMC Savana. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 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 851 kg more than 2013 Porsche 911.
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, 2013 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 GMC Savana. (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 GMC Savana. 2012 GMC Savana has automatic transmission and 2013 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2013 Porsche 911 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 GMC Savana | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | GMC | Porsche |
| Model | Savana | 911 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2231 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1978 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2126 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
