2006 GMC Envoy vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 GMC Envoy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 GMC Envoy would be higher. At 5,358 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Envoy (300 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Exige. (220 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Because 2006 GMC Envoy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Lotus Exige. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 GMC Envoy 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, 2006 GMC Envoy (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Envoy | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | GMC | Lotus |
| Model | Envoy | Exige |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5358 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 | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 40 L |
