1999 Lotus Elise vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lotus Elise would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1941 kg more than 1999 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. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 555 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lotus Elise. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lotus Elise. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom has automatic transmission and 1999 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 1999 Lotus Elise 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:
| 1999 Lotus Elise | 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Lotus | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Elise | Phantom |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 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 | 708 kg | 2649 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 5842 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1638 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 100 L |
