1997 Cadillac Seville vs. 1999 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1999 Lotus Esprit is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 367 kg more than 1999 Lotus Esprit.
Because 1999 Lotus Esprit 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 1999 Lotus Esprit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1999 Lotus Esprit (542 Nm) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Cadillac Seville. (408 Nm). This means 1999 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Cadillac Seville. 1997 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1999 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1999 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Cadillac Seville | 1999 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lotus |
| Model | Seville | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1378 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2430 mm |
