2009 GMC Canyon vs. 2005 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 GMC Canyon is newer by 4 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 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Elise (190 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 GMC Canyon. (186 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Canyon weights approximately 834 kg more than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Because 2009 GMC Canyon 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, 2009 GMC Canyon 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 Canyon (258 Nm) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (187 Nm). This means 2009 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Canyon | 2005 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | GMC | Lotus |
| Model | Canyon | Elise |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2901 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
