1961 Lotus Seven vs. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (208 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1961 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit should accelerate faster than 1961 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 1998 kg more than 1961 Lotus Seven. 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. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit has automatic transmission and 1961 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1961 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Lotus Seven | 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
| Make | Lotus | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Seven | Silver Spirit |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 6749 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 432 kg | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 3060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 108 L |
