2005 GMC Envoy vs. 1984 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2005 GMC Envoy is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Envoy (300 HP) has 142 more horse power than 1984 Lotus Esprit. (158 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 1984 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Envoy weights approximately 1021 kg more than 1984 Lotus Esprit. 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, 2005 GMC Envoy (447 Nm) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lotus Esprit. (217 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Envoy | 1984 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | GMC | Lotus |
| Model | Envoy | Esprit |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 158 HP |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2088 kg | 1067 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 31 L |
