1975 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1969 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1975 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Seven (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1975 Chevrolet Suburban. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1975 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1624 kg more than 1969 Lotus Seven.
Because 1975 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Lotus Seven. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Chevrolet Suburban 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, 1975 Chevrolet Suburban (243 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Seven. (123 Nm). This means 1975 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Seven. 1975 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1969 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1969 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Chevrolet Suburban | 1969 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
Model | Suburban | Seven |
Year Released | 1975 | 1969 |
Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 243 Nm | 123 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2240 mm |