1975 Lotus Eclat vs. 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost
To start off, 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Lotus Eclat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Lotus Eclat would be higher. At 6,600 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost has automatic transmission and 1975 Lotus Eclat has manual transmission. 1975 Lotus Eclat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Lotus Eclat | 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
| Make | Lotus | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Eclat | Ghost |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1972 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 563 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1549 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3465 mm |
