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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Yukon (397 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 137 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 97 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.
Because 2013 GMC Yukon is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 GMC Savana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 GMC Yukon 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, 2013 GMC Savana (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Yukon. (565 Nm @ 4300 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 | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 397 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 | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 2497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1927 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 98 L |
