1980 Lotus Eclat vs. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1980 Lotus Eclat is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,256 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 726 kg more than 1980 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. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn has automatic transmission and 1980 Lotus Eclat has manual transmission. 1980 Lotus Eclat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lotus Eclat | 1949 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
| Make | Lotus | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Eclat | Silver Dawn |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1949 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 4256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 114.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 108 L |
