2006 GMC Savana vs. 2005 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2006 GMC Savana is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 5,324 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Savana (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Elise. (190 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Savana weights approximately 1641 kg more than 2005 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 GMC Savana is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Lotus Elise. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 GMC Savana 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 Savana (454 Nm) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (187 Nm). This means 2006 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Savana | 2005 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | GMC | Lotus |
| Model | Savana | Elise |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5324 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2537 kg | 896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
