1961 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1961 Lotus Seven
To start off, both 1961 Cadillac DeVille and 1961 Lotus Seven were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 159 more horse power than 1961 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1961 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 1623 kg more than 1961 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac DeVille | 1961 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lotus |
| Model | DeVille | Seven |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 432 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 29 L |
