2005 Lotus Elise vs. 2012 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2012 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 7 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Elise. (190 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1723 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, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (187 Nm). This means 2012 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise. 2012 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2005 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2005 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lotus Elise | 2012 Cadillac Escalade | |
Make | Lotus | Cadillac |
Model | Elise | Escalade |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 403 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 565 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 2619 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5662 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1857 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3302 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |