2004 Cadillac Seville vs. 1995 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2004 Cadillac Seville is newer by 9 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 4,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (301 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2004 Cadillac Seville. (275 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2004 Cadillac Seville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 485 kg more than 1995 Lotus Esprit.
Because 1995 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 1995 Lotus Esprit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Cadillac Seville (407 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lotus Esprit. (380 Nm). This means 2004 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lotus Esprit. 2004 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1995 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1995 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Cadillac Seville | 1995 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Cadillac | Lotus |
Model | Seville | Esprit |
Year Released | 2004 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4572 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 380 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 73 L |