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Chevrolet 3500 vs. GMC Savana 2500

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$19,119
Reg Cab 131.5" WB Reg Cab 131.5" WB 4WD 4dr 168.5" WB Ext Cab 155.5" WB DRW Ext Cab 155.5" WB 4WD DRW 4dr 168.5" WB 4WD
$42,200
RWD 2500 135" RWD 2500 155" RWD 2500 135" LS RWD 2500 135" LT
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
1998 Chevrolet 35002026 GMC Savana 2500
Starting MSRP
$19,119
$42,200
Towing Capacity
N/A
Not available
Bed Length
98 in
Not available
Engine Type
Gas V8
Gas V6
Horsepower
  • 255 hp
  • 290 hp
  • 195 hp
  • 401 hp
  • 276 hp
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
2
5
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
1998 Chevrolet 35002026 GMC Savana 2500
Displacement
5.7L/350
4.3L/-TBD-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
255 @ 4600
276 @ 5200
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
330 @ 2800
298 @ 3900
Engine Type
Gas V8
Gas V6
Transmission Options
  • M/T
  • A/T
  • 5-Speed M/T
  • 4-Speed A/T
  • Transmission Overdrive Switch
  • 8-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Total Cooling System Capacity
17.1 qts
13.6 qts

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
1998 Chevrolet 35002026 GMC Savana 2500
Rear Tire Size
LT245/75R16E
LT245/75R16E
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
16 x 6.5 in
Front Tire Size
LT245/75R16E
LT245/75R16E
Spare Tire Size
LT245/75R16E
LT245/75R16E
Spare Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Front Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
16 x 6.5 in

Suspension

Suspension comparison
1998 Chevrolet 35002026 GMC Savana 2500
Suspension Type - Rear
2-Stage Multi-Leaf
Hypoid Multi-Leaf
Axle Type - Rear
Full-Floating
Semi-Floating
Suspension Type - Front
Indep Coil Spring
Coil Spring
Axle Type - Front
Not Available
Independent

Steering

Steering comparison
1998 Chevrolet 35002026 GMC Savana 2500
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
43 ft
49 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
48 ft
N/A
Steering Type
Power
Pwr
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
N/A

Measurements

Measurements comparison
1998 Chevrolet 35002026 GMC Savana 2500
Cargo Volume
69 ft³
239 ft³
Front Hip Room
60 in
65 in
Rear Door Opening Width
Not available
53 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
35 in
30 in
Passenger Capacity
3
2
Ground Clearance, Front
8 in
10 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
Not available
155 in
Step Up Height - Front
Not available
28 in
Side Door Opening Height
Not available
N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
Not Available ft³
N/A
Height, Overall
73 in
85 in
Second Shoulder Room
N/A
N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
Not available
49 in
Step Up Height - Side
Not available
28 in
Second Head Room
N/A
N/A
Side Door Opening Width
Not available
N/A
Tailgate Width
62 in
N/A
Wheelbase
132 in
135 in
Second Leg Room
N/A
N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
47 in
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
64 in
N/A
Overhang, Front
35 in
40 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
19 in
55 in
Front Shoulder Room
65 in
69 in
Second Hip Room
N/A
N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
N/A
N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
Not available
N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors
77 in
79 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
41 in
Front Head Room
40 in
41 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
6 in
9 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
49 in
52 in
Length, Overall
N/A
224 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
Not available
127 in
Cab to End of Frame
Not Available in
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
60 in
N/A
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
98 in
Not available
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
213 in
Not available

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
1998 Chevrolet 35002026 GMC Savana 2500
Base Curb Weight
N/A
N/A
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
0 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
2,029 lbs
2,225 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5,000 lbs
5,000 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
0 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
2,841 lbs
2,879 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
9,000 lbs
8,600 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
9,684 lbs
9,460 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
0 lbs
Curb Weight
4,870 lbs
5,104 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
10,000 lbs
7,400 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
N/A
As Spec'd Payload
4,130 lbs
3,496 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
13,500 lbs
15,000 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
4,130 lbs
3,496 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
500 lbs
500 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
4,870 lbs
5,104 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
10,000 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
34 gal
31 gal
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
1,000 lbs
740 lbs

Safety

Safety comparison
1998 Chevrolet 35002026 GMC Savana 2500
Stability Control
Not available
Standard
Backup Camera
Not available
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
1998 Chevrolet 35002026 GMC Savana 2500
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
600
600
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
100
105

Brakes

Brakes comparison
1998 Chevrolet 35002026 GMC Savana 2500
Brake ABS System
Four Wheel
4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Not Available
N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.50 x 1.26 in
12.8 x 1.5 in
Brake Type
Power
Pwr
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available in
13.0 x 1.1 in
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes

FAQ

Which is more fuel efficient, the 1998 Chevrolet 3500 or the 2026 GMC Savana 2500?

The 1998 Chevrolet 3500 and the 2026 GMC Savana 2500 both get 0 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 1998 Chevrolet 3500 or the 2026 GMC Savana 2500?

The 1998 Chevrolet 3500 is cheaper than the 2026 GMC Savana 2500 with a $19,119 starting MSRP versus a $42,200 starting MSRP.

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