2005 Lotus Elise vs. 2010 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2010 Cadillac CTS is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Cadillac CTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Elise. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 906 kg more than 2005 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, 2010 Cadillac CTS (302 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (186 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2010 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Elise | 2010 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Lotus | Cadillac |
| Model | Elise | CTS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 302 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4867 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 68 L |
