2005 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2013 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2013 Lotus Evora is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Lotus Evora (345 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe. (260 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 820 kg more than 2013 Lotus Evora.
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 Lotus Evora (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe. (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2013 Lotus Evora | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
Model | Tahoe | Evora |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2260 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4361 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2047 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1229 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2575 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 14.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 60 L |