1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 1989 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1989 Lotus Esprit is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,422 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lotus Esprit (216 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 604 kg more than 1989 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1951 Cadillac 62 (423 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lotus Esprit. (298 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Cadillac 62 | 1989 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Cadillac | Lotus |
Model | 62 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1951 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5422 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 423 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.8 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2440 mm |