2005 Cadillac STS vs. 2010 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2010 Lotus Evora is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Cadillac STS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Cadillac STS would be higher. At 3,556 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Evora (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac STS. (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac STS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Evora weights approximately 195 kg more than 2005 Cadillac STS. 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 Lotus Evora (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac STS. (339 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac STS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac STS | 2010 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lotus |
| Model | STS | Evora |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1796 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3063 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 90 L |
