2002 Lotus Exige vs. 2010 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2010 GMC Yukon is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Yukon (352 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2002 Lotus Exige. (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2002 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Yukon weights approximately 2039 kg more than 2002 Lotus Exige. 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, 2010 GMC Yukon (517 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Exige. 2010 GMC Yukon has automatic transmission and 2002 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2002 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 GMC Yukon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lotus Exige | 2010 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Lotus | GMC |
| Model | Exige | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | 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 | 177 HP | 352 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 517 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 2819 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 148 L |
