1998 Lotus Elise vs. 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
To start off, 1998 Lotus Elise is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow weights approximately 1521 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. 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow 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. 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Lotus Elise | 1977 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | |
Make | Lotus | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Elise | Silver Shadow |
Year Released | 1998 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 6748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
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 | 2235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3050 mm |