1986 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1986 Lotus Esprit
To start off, both 1986 Cadillac DeVille and 1986 Lotus Esprit were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,087 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lotus Esprit (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1986 Cadillac DeVille. (129 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1986 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 473 kg more than 1986 Lotus Esprit.
Because 1986 Lotus Esprit 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 1986 Lotus Esprit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Cadillac DeVille, 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, 1986 Cadillac DeVille (271 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1986 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lotus Esprit. 1986 Cadillac DeVille has automatic transmission and 1986 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1986 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Cadillac DeVille will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Cadillac DeVille | 1986 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lotus |
| Model | DeVille | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4087 cc | 2172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1067 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2490 mm |
