1993 Cadillac Seville vs. 1969 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1993 Cadillac Seville is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 4,564 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Cadillac Seville (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Elan. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 671 kg more than 1969 Lotus Elan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 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 1969 Lotus Elan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 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, 1993 Cadillac Seville (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan. 1993 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1969 Lotus Elan has manual transmission. 1969 Lotus Elan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Cadillac Seville | 1969 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Cadillac | Lotus |
Model | Seville | Elan |
Year Released | 1993 | 1969 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4564 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 889 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2440 mm |