2005 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2005 Lotus Elise
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Suburban and 2005 Lotus Elise were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban (295 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1605 kg more than 2005 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Lotus Elise. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | 2005 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Suburban | Elise |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5359 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2390 kg | 785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 40 L |
