2005 Cadillac CTS vs. 1998 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2005 Cadillac CTS is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac CTS (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1998 Lotus Elise. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1998 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 1016 kg more than 1998 Lotus Elise. 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, 2005 Cadillac CTS (536 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus Elise. (193 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2005 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac CTS | 1998 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lotus |
| Model | CTS | Elise |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5663 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 714 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2310 mm |
