1968 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2009 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2009 Lotus Exige is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood (375 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2009 Lotus Exige. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 2009 Lotus Exige.
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, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood (712 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 532 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Exige. 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 2009 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2009 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2009 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Cadillac | Lotus |
Model | Fleetwood | Exige |
Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 7725 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 375 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 712 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5800 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 40 L |