1954 Cadillac 62 vs. 1979 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1979 Lotus Eclat is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,423 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 950 kg more than 1979 Lotus Eclat.
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. 1954 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1979 Lotus Eclat has manual transmission. 1979 Lotus Eclat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1954 Cadillac 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Cadillac 62 | 1979 Lotus Eclat | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lotus |
| Model | 62 | Eclat |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5423 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3290 mm | 2490 mm |
