2001 Lotus Elise vs. 2013 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2013 GMC Yukon is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Yukon (327 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2001 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2001 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1789 kg more than 2001 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, 2013 GMC Yukon (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lotus Elise | 2013 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Lotus | GMC |
| Model | Elise | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 2539 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1954 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 93 L |
