Cadillac and Lexus have taken two different approaches to building high-performance luxury coupes, though both of their offerings can take you to automotive nirvana and beyond. But as enjoyable as each of these cars can be, one has the upper hand when it comes to smiles an hour.

ATS-V vs. RC F
The Cadillac ATS-V and Lexus RC F may have the same mission statement, but the way they deliver the goods is unique. The most important difference between these two cars is found under-hood, where the Cadillac is powered by a smaller-displacement V6 engine that’s augmented with a pair of turbochargers. In comparison, the Lexus features a tried-and-true V8, one with a significant piston-capacity advantage.