2009 GMC Envoy vs. 2012 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2012 Lotus Evora is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 GMC Envoy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 GMC Envoy would be higher. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Envoy (300 HP) has 24 more horse power than 2012 Lotus Evora. (276 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2012 Lotus Evora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Envoy weights approximately 1053 kg more than 2012 Lotus Evora. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 GMC Envoy (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Evora. (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Evora. 2009 GMC Envoy has automatic transmission and 2012 Lotus Evora has manual transmission. 2012 Lotus Evora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 GMC Envoy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Envoy | 2012 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | GMC | Lotus |
| Model | Envoy | Evora |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 276 HP |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1382 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4341 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1222 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2576 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 59 L |
