1995 Lotus Esprit vs. 2010 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2010 Cadillac CTS is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (286 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2010 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 417 kg more than 1995 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1995 Lotus Esprit (354 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Cadillac CTS. (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lotus Esprit | 2010 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Lotus | Cadillac |
| Model | Esprit | CTS |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 354 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1339 kg | 1756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4867 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 68 L |
