1974 Lotus Eclat vs. 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lotus Eclat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lotus Eclat would be higher. At 6,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom (454 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 1974 Lotus Eclat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1615 kg more than 1974 Lotus Eclat. 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, 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 530 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (190 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Eclat. 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom has automatic transmission and 1974 Lotus Eclat has manual transmission. 1974 Lotus Eclat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lotus Eclat | 2005 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Lotus | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Eclat | Phantom |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 6748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 454 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.3 mm | 84.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 2670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 100 L |
