1961 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans
To start off, 1961 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Cadillac DeVille (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans. (84 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 1645 kg more than 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans. 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.
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1961 Cadillac DeVille | 1957 Lotus XI Le Mans | |
Make | Cadillac | Lotus |
Model | DeVille | XI Le Mans |
Year Released | 1961 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 1096 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 72.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 66.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2240 mm |