1977 Cadillac Seville vs. 2013 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2013 Lotus Evora is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Cadillac Seville would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Lotus Evora (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1977 Cadillac Seville. (178 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 1977 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 514 kg more than 2013 Lotus Evora.
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, 1977 Cadillac Seville (372 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Lotus Evora. (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1977 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Lotus Evora. 1977 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2013 Lotus Evora has manual transmission. 2013 Lotus Evora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Cadillac Seville | 2013 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lotus |
| Model | Seville | Evora |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2047 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1229 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2575 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 60 L |
