2002 Cadillac Le Mans vs. 2002 Lotus Exige
To start off, both 2002 Cadillac Le Mans and 2002 Lotus Exige were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Cadillac Le Mans is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Cadillac Le Mans (600 HP) has 423 more horse power than 2002 Lotus Exige. (177 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac Le Mans should accelerate faster than 2002 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac Le Mans weights approximately 1015 kg more than 2002 Lotus Exige. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Cadillac Le Mans (400 Nm) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm). This means 2002 Cadillac Le Mans will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Exige. 2002 Cadillac Le Mans has automatic transmission and 2002 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2002 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Cadillac Le Mans will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac Le Mans | 2002 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lotus |
| Model | Le Mans | Exige |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 177 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2310 mm |
