1998 Lotus Elise vs. 2012 GMC Savana
To start off, 2012 GMC Savana is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Savana (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1998 Lotus Elise. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1998 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Savana weights approximately 1526 kg more than 1998 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 GMC Savana (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus Elise. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus Elise. 2012 GMC Savana has automatic transmission and 1998 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 1998 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 GMC Savana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Lotus Elise | 2012 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Lotus | GMC |
| Model | Elise | Savana |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Van |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 2231 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 2126 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 117 L |
