1976 Lotus Eclat vs. 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Lotus Eclat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Lotus Eclat would be higher. At 6,700 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1580 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. 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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. 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Lotus Eclat | 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Lotus | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Eclat | Phantom |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 453 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 | 2630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5834 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1638 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3571 mm |
