1990 GMC Suburban vs. 2007 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 GMC Suburban (209 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Elise. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Because 1990 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Lotus Elise. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 GMC 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, 1990 GMC Suburban (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1990 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise. 1990 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 2007 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2007 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 GMC Suburban | 2007 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | GMC | Lotus |
| Model | Suburban | Elise |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 209 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2310 mm |
