2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1984 Lotus Etna
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lotus Etna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lotus Etna would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lotus Etna (331 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban.
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. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lotus Etna. (408 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lotus Etna. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1984 Lotus Etna has manual transmission. 1984 Lotus Etna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Suburban | 1984 Lotus Etna | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Suburban | Etna |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 331 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2520 mm |
