2023 Model Slower Than 2015 SUV?

[visionOn00]

My friend just told me an interesting one. He compared his 2015 SUV to the latest 2023 model. He felt like it was slower than his older car.
He said that while 2023 might have all the fancy upgrades, it lags behind where it really matters for city driving—0-30 mph. He even timed it and discovered that by the time both vehicles hit 30 mph, the newer model was already a full car length behind his 2015!
He had about 16" of clearance, so theoretically, he could have cut in front of the newer model if he needed to, and 2015 kept pulling ahead until they hit 60 mph.
The older engine might not have all the modern tech, but it still knows how to accelerate when it counts!

 

[SeEd_2005]

That's curious. I always thought newer models would be faster, especially for city driving. It’s surprising to hear that the 2023 model feels slower in the 0-30 mph range. I guess sometimes newer engines focus more on fuel efficiency than quick acceleration, which might explain it. Has anyone else noticed similar comparisons, or do factors like weight and tire size play a role in how quickly a car gets going? Do they have drastically different weights and drag? Have you tried the latest 2023 variant in the past?

 

[GrandPa]

My friend just told me an interesting one. He compared his 2015 SUV to the latest 2023 model. He felt like it was slower than his older car.
He said that while 2023 might have all the fancy upgrades, it lags behind where it really matters for city driving—0-30 mph. He even timed it and discovered that by the time both vehicles hit 30 mph, the newer model was already a full car length behind his 2015!
He had about 16" of clearance, so theoretically, he could have cut in front of the newer model if he needed to, and 2015 kept pulling ahead until they hit 60 mph.
The older engine might not have all the modern tech, but it still knows how to accelerate when it counts!

That's not entirely accurate. Tire type may affect performance. Why don't you challenge him to a drag race to see who's faster?

 

[Billionares]

Funny how those older rides can still pack a punch in certain situations - just goes to show, not every upgrade means a speed boost!

 

[Ozymandias]

That's not entirely accurate. Tire type may affect performance. Why don't you challenge him to a drag race to see who's faster?

You're right, tire type is a huge game-changer for performance, totally impacting traction and handling.

A drag race would be a fun and exciting way to settle the debate and see who really has the edge. Plus, it could highlight the differences in their setups!

 

[Neo_Partizan]

My friend just told me an interesting one. He compared his 2015 SUV to the latest 2023 model. He felt like it was slower than his older car.
He said that while 2023 might have all the fancy upgrades, it lags behind where it really matters for city driving—0-30 mph. He even timed it and discovered that by the time both vehicles hit 30 mph, the newer model was already a full car length behind his 2015!
He had about 16" of clearance, so theoretically, he could have cut in front of the newer model if he needed to, and 2015 kept pulling ahead until they hit 60 mph.
The older engine might not have all the modern tech, but it still knows how to accelerate when it counts!

That comparison’s a bit off, don’t you think? They’ve got totally different vibes with their engine power, size, and all that jazz.

 

[visionOn00]

That's curious. I always thought newer models would be faster, especially for city driving. It’s surprising to hear that the 2023 model feels slower in the 0-30 mph range. I guess sometimes newer engines focus more on fuel efficiency than quick acceleration, which might explain it. Has anyone else noticed similar comparisons, or do factors like weight and tire size play a role in how quickly a car gets going? Do they have drastically different weights and drag? Have you tried the latest 2023 variant in the past?

Exactly! You would think the newer models would have better city performance, but it really feels like they are more tuned for efficiency than off-the-line speed. As for weight and tire size, both SUVs are pretty comparable. But yeah, I would be curious if anyone else has done similar comparisons. I haven't driven the 2023 variant extensively yet, but my friend was pretty shocked by the difference.