2005 GMC Envoy vs. 2012 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2012 Lotus Exige is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 GMC Envoy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 GMC Envoy would be higher. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Envoy (275 HP) has 18 more horse power than 2012 Lotus Exige. (257 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2012 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Envoy weights approximately 1266 kg more than 2012 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, 2005 GMC Envoy (373 Nm) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
2005 GMC Envoy | 2012 Lotus Exige | |
Make | GMC | Lotus |
Model | Envoy | Exige |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 257 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 236 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 909 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 3797 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1727 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1158 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.5 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 44 L |