2005 Lotus Exige vs. 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (396 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II. (215 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II weights approximately 1400 kg more than 2005 Lotus Exige.
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, 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II (440 Nm @ 1450 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (400 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige. 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II has automatic transmission and 2005 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2005 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Exige | 1986 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit II | |
| Make | Lotus | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Exige | Silver Spirit II |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2998 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 1450 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3060 mm |
