1962 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2001 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2001 Lotus Elise is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 6,389 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Cadillac DeVille (208 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2001 Lotus Elise. (141 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 2001 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 1370 kg more than 2001 Lotus Elise. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1962 Cadillac DeVille (590 Nm) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lotus Elise. (179 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac DeVille | 2001 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lotus |
| Model | DeVille | Elise |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6389 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2085 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 38 L |
