2005 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 2010 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2010 Lotus Exige is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Suburban would be higher. At 5,963 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Exige (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Suburban. (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 764 kg more than 2010 Lotus Exige.
Because 2005 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Lotus Exige. 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 (509 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lotus Exige. (489 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Suburban | 2010 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Suburban | Exige |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5963 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2755 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 3063 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 90 L |
