2001 Cadillac Seville vs. 2002 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2002 Lotus Esprit is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Esprit (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2001 Cadillac Seville. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2001 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 464 kg more than 2002 Lotus Esprit.
Because 2002 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 2002 Lotus Esprit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, both vehicles can yield 400 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2001 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 2002 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 2002 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Cadillac Seville | 2002 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Cadillac | Lotus |
Model | Seville | Esprit |
Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3504 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2430 mm |