2009 GMC Yukon vs. 2006 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 GMC Yukon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Yukon (292 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2006 Lotus Elise. (190 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2006 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, 2009 GMC Yukon (305 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lotus Elise. (187 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lotus Elise. 2009 GMC Yukon has automatic transmission and 2006 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2006 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 GMC Yukon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Yukon | 2006 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | GMC | Lotus |
| Model | Yukon | Elise |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4807 cc | 1803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 40 L |
