1951 Cadillac 62 vs. 2011 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2011 Lotus Evora is newer by 60 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, 2011 Lotus Evora (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1951 Cadillac 62. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 1951 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 370 kg more than 2011 Lotus Evora.
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 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Evora. (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1951 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Evora.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Cadillac 62 | 2011 Lotus Evora | |
Make | Cadillac | Lotus |
Model | 62 | Evora |
Year Released | 1951 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5422 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 423 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1382 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4341 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1222 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2576 mm |