1955 Cadillac 62 vs. 1959 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1959 Lotus Seven is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 5,424 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Cadillac 62 (267 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1959 Lotus Seven. (36 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1560 kg more than 1959 Lotus Seven. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 1955 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1959 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1959 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1955 Cadillac 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Cadillac 62 | 1959 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Cadillac | Lotus |
Model | 62 | Seven |
Year Released | 1955 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5424 cc | 947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3290 mm | 2240 mm |