2005 Lotus Esprit vs. 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2005 Lotus Esprit is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom would be higher. At 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1211 kg more than 2005 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. 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom has automatic transmission and 2005 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 2005 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Esprit | 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Lotus | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Esprit | Phantom |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 6230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 349 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 282 km/hour | 163 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 2591 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 6050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 104 L |
