1978 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2013 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2013 Lotus Evora is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Lotus Evora (345 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Eldorado. (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 790 kg more than 2013 Lotus Evora.
Because 2013 Lotus Evora is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2013 Lotus Evora. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Cadillac Eldorado, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1978 Cadillac Eldorado (433 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Lotus Evora. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Lotus Evora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Eldorado | 2013 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lotus |
| Model | Eldorado | Evora |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 433 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2230 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4361 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2047 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1229 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2575 mm |
