1993 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1970 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1970 Lotus Seven. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1970 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 1390 kg more than 1970 Lotus Seven. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Lotus Seven. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Lotus Seven. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1970 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1970 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1970 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Cadillac | Lotus |
Model | Fleetwood | Seven |
Year Released | 1993 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2240 mm |