1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom vs. 2013 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2013 Lotus Evora is newer by 63 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Lotus Evora (276 HP) has 112 more horse power than 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom. (164 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 421 kg more than 2013 Lotus Evora.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom | 2013 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Lotus |
| Model | Phantom | Evora |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 114.3 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1439 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2047 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3690 mm | 2575 mm |
