2008 GMC Sierra vs. 2010 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2010 Lotus Elise is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 GMC Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 GMC Sierra would be higher. At 6,199 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Elise (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2008 GMC Sierra. (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2008 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Sierra weights approximately 260 kg more than 2010 Lotus Elise.
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, 2008 GMC Sierra (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lotus Elise. (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2008 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Sierra | 2010 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | GMC | Lotus |
| Model | Sierra | Elise |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6199 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 403 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 565 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2141 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 4882 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1354 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2941 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 86 L |
