2012 GMC Savana vs. 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Savana (280 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser. (256 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Savana weights approximately 701 kg more than 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 GMC Savana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser. (367 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 GMC Savana | 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
| Make | GMC | Toyota |
| Model | Savana | FJ Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Van | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2664 kg | 1963 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 72 L |
