1957 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1980 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1980 Lotus Esprit is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 5,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1980 Lotus Esprit. (208 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1980 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, 1957 Cadillac Eldorado (543 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lotus Esprit. (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1957 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lotus Esprit. 1957 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 1980 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1980 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1957 Cadillac Eldorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Cadillac Eldorado | 1980 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lotus |
| Model | Eldorado | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5973 cc | 2172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 277 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 67 L |
