2013 GMC Sierra vs. 2013 GMC Savana
To start off, both 2013 GMC Sierra and 2013 GMC Savana 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 Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Sierra (322 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2013 GMC Savana. (260 HP @ 3100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2013 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Savana weights approximately 58 kg more than 2013 GMC Sierra.
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 239 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Sierra. (472 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 GMC Sierra | 2013 GMC Savana | |
| Make | GMC | GMC |
| Model | Sierra | Savana |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Torque | 472 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2342 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5847 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2032 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1875 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3645 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 117 L |
