2005 GMC Safari vs. 2010 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2010 Lotus Exige is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 GMC Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 GMC Safari would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 GMC Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Exige (425 HP) has 235 more horse power than 2005 GMC Safari. (190 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2005 GMC Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Safari weights approximately 50 kg more than 2010 Lotus Exige.
Because 2005 GMC Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Lotus Exige. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 GMC Safari will offer significantly more control. 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 Lotus Exige (489 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Safari. (339 Nm). This means 2010 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Safari | 2010 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | GMC | Lotus |
| Model | Safari | Exige |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 425 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2041 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3063 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 90 L |
