1959 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1966 Lotus Europa
To start off, 1966 Lotus Europa is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1966 Lotus Europa. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1966 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 1962 kg more than 1966 Lotus Europa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1966 Lotus Europa | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lotus |
| Model | Fleetwood | Europa |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6160 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3810 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |
