2009 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1989 Lotus Carlton
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lotus Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lotus Carlton would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1989 Lotus Carlton (569 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. (519 Nm). This means 1989 Lotus Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Suburban. 2009 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1989 Lotus Carlton has manual transmission. 1989 Lotus Carlton 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 | 1989 Lotus Carlton | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
Model | Suburban | Carlton |
Year Released | 2009 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 3615 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 352 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 519 Nm | 569 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2750 mm |