1976 Lotus Eclat vs. 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1976 Lotus Eclat is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,255 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 1050 kg more than 1976 Lotus Eclat.
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. 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1976 Lotus Eclat has manual transmission. 1976 Lotus Eclat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Lotus Eclat | 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
| Make | Lotus | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Eclat | Silver Wraith |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1954 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 4255 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 123 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3230 mm |
