1998 Lotus Elise vs. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1998 Lotus Elise is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 1436 kg more than 1998 Lotus Elise.
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. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1998 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 1998 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Lotus Elise | 1958 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
| Make | Lotus | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Elise | Silver Wraith |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4887 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 2150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3230 mm |
