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 Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Savana (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2013 GMC Sierra. (192 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2013 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Savana weights approximately 289 kg more than 2013 GMC Sierra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 GMC Sierra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 GMC Savana. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 GMC Sierra 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 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Sierra. (353 Nm @ 2800 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 | 4300 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2271 kg | 2560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5702 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2031 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1875 mm | 2126 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3378 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 117 L |
