1960 Lotus Seven vs. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 1960 Lotus Seven. (36 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1960 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 2108 kg more than 1960 Lotus Seven. 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. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1960 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1960 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1960 Lotus Seven | 2010 Chevrolet Suburban | |
Make | Lotus | Chevrolet |
Model | Seven | Suburban |
Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 946 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 36 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 435 kg | 2543 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 5649 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1951 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 3302 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 117 L |