1941 Cadillac 60 vs. 1965 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1965 Lotus Elan is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Cadillac 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Cadillac 60 would be higher. At 5,672 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Cadillac 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1941 Cadillac 60 (148 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1965 Lotus Elan. (104 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1941 Cadillac 60 should accelerate faster than 1965 Lotus Elan.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1941 Cadillac 60 | 1965 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Cadillac | Lotus |
Model | 60 | Elan |
Year Released | 1941 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5672 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1430 mm |