1980 Lotus Esprit vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lotus Esprit would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1464 kg more than 1980 Lotus Esprit.
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, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 443 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lotus Esprit. (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lotus Esprit. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom has automatic transmission and 1980 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1980 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lotus Esprit | 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Lotus | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Esprit | Phantom |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 277 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 2670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 6092 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 100 L |
