1993 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1998 Lotus GT 1
To start off, 1998 Lotus GT 1 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus GT 1 (580 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 395 more horse power than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 930 kg more than 1998 Lotus GT 1.
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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus GT 1. (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus GT 1. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1998 Lotus GT 1 has manual transmission. 1998 Lotus GT 1 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 | 1998 Lotus GT 1 | |
Make | Cadillac | Lotus |
Model | Fleetwood | GT 1 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 580 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2320 mm |