2000 Lotus GT 1 vs. 2012 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2012 GMC Yukon is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lotus GT 1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lotus GT 1 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 2012 GMC Yukon. (320 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 2012 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1523 kg more than 2000 Lotus GT 1.
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 Yukon (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus GT 1. (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus GT 1. 2012 GMC Yukon has automatic transmission and 2000 Lotus GT 1 has manual transmission. 2000 Lotus GT 1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 GMC Yukon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lotus GT 1 | 2012 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Lotus | GMC |
| Model | GT 1 | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 573 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 2573 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3302 mm |
