1992 Cadillac Seville vs. 1963 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1992 Cadillac Seville is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 4,915 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Cadillac Seville (197 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1963 Lotus Elan. (100 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1963 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1002 kg more than 1963 Lotus Elan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 Lotus Elan 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 1963 Lotus Elan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 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, 1992 Cadillac Seville (372 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lotus Elan. (138 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1992 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lotus Elan. 1992 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1963 Lotus Elan has manual transmission. 1963 Lotus Elan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Cadillac Seville | 1963 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Cadillac | Lotus |
Model | Seville | Elan |
Year Released | 1992 | 1963 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4915 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 372 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 72.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 594 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 45 L |