2002 Lotus Esprit vs. 2010 Cadillac CTS-V
To start off, 2010 Cadillac CTS-V is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac CTS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac CTS-V (556 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 2002 Lotus Esprit. (240 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 2002 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac CTS-V weights approximately 607 kg more than 2002 Lotus Esprit. 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, 2010 Cadillac CTS-V (746 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 452 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Esprit. (294 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lotus Esprit | 2010 Cadillac CTS-V | |
| Make | Lotus | Cadillac |
| Model | Esprit | CTS-V |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1974 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 556 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 746 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 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 | 1308 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4867 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2880 mm |
