1988 Cadillac Seville vs. 1971 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1988 Cadillac Seville is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 4,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Cadillac Seville (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1971 Lotus Seven. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1971 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 966 kg more than 1971 Lotus Seven. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Lotus Seven 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 1971 Lotus Seven. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Cadillac Seville, 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, 1988 Cadillac Seville (325 Nm) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Seven. (92 Nm). This means 1988 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Seven. 1988 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1971 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1971 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Cadillac Seville | 1971 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lotus |
| Model | Seville | Seven |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4473 cc | 1340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 594 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2240 mm |
