2013 GMC Savana vs. 2013 GMC Yukon
To start off, both 2013 GMC Savana and 2013 GMC Yukon were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Yukon (316 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2013 GMC Savana. (260 HP @ 3100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2013 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Yukon weights approximately 71 kg more than 2013 GMC Savana. 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, 2013 GMC Savana (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Yukon. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
2013 GMC Savana | 2013 GMC Yukon | |
Make | GMC | GMC |
Model | Savana | Yukon |
Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
Body Type | Van | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4800 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 3100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 711 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 2471 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1954 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2946 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 98 L |