1962 Cadillac 62 vs. 1980 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1980 Lotus Esprit is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Esprit (208 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac 62. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac 62. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 849 kg more 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, 1962 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lotus Esprit. (277 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Cadillac 62 | 1980 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Cadillac | Lotus |
Model | 62 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1962 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6388 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 582 Nm | 277 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1206 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 67 L |