1969 Cadillac Brougham vs. 1969 Lotus Elan
To start off, both 1969 Cadillac Brougham and 1969 Lotus Elan were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Cadillac Brougham (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Elan. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Cadillac Brougham should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 1291 kg more than 1969 Lotus Elan. 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:
| 1969 Cadillac Brougham | 1969 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lotus |
| Model | Brougham | Elan |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 889 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5790 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3390 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 59 L |
