1988 Lotus Esprit vs. 1951 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 1988 Lotus Esprit is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Rolls-Royce Phantom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Rolls-Royce Phantom would be higher.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lotus Esprit | 1951 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Lotus | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Esprit | Phantom |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1951 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3690 mm |
