2005 GMC Sierra vs. 2009 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2009 Lotus Exige is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 GMC Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 GMC Sierra would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Sierra (300 HP) has 111 more horse power than 2009 Lotus Exige. (189 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2009 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Sierra weights approximately 1872 kg more than 2009 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 Sierra (488 Nm) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GMC Sierra | 2009 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | GMC | Lotus |
| Model | Sierra | Exige |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 189 HP |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2788 kg | 916 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6270 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2450 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4010 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 40 L |
