2008 Cadillac CTS vs. 2011 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2011 Lotus Elise is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Cadillac CTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Cadillac CTS would be higher. At 2,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Cadillac CTS. (179 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2008 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 876 kg more than 2011 Lotus Elise.
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, 2008 Cadillac CTS (233 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2008 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Cadillac CTS | 2011 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Cadillac | Lotus |
Model | CTS | Elise |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2597 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 179 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 233 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 912 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1118 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 44 L |