2009 GMC Acadia vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2009 GMC Acadia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Acadia (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Exige. (240 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Because 2009 GMC Acadia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Lotus Exige. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 GMC Acadia 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, 2009 GMC Acadia (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (237 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige. 2009 GMC Acadia has automatic transmission and 2005 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2005 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 GMC Acadia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Acadia | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | GMC | Lotus |
| Model | Acadia | Exige |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3598 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 40 L |
