1963 Lotus Elan vs. 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 6,747 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom (454 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 354 more horse power than 1963 Lotus Elan. (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 1963 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1901 kg more than 1963 Lotus Elan. 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, 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 582 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lotus Elan. (138 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lotus Elan | 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
Make | Lotus | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Elan | Phantom |
Year Released | 1963 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 6747 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 454 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5350 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 720 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 84.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 594 kg | 2495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 3580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 100 L |