2013 GMC Savana vs. 2013 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2013 GMC Savana and 2013 Subaru Impreza 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 Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Savana (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Impreza. (146 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Savana weights approximately 1210 kg more than 2013 Subaru Impreza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza 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 (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Impreza. (197 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 GMC Savana | 2013 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | GMC | Subaru |
| Model | Savana | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2560 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1988 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2126 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2645 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
