2009 Cadillac STS vs. 2008 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Cadillac STS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac STS (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2008 Lotus Elise. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2008 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac STS weights approximately 685 kg more than 2008 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, 2009 Cadillac STS (369 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lotus Elise. 2009 Cadillac STS has automatic transmission and 2008 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2008 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Cadillac STS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Cadillac STS | 2008 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Cadillac | Lotus |
Model | STS | Elise |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3599 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 369 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 40 L |