2006 Lotus Elise vs. 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 2006 Lotus Elise is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (208 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2006 Lotus Elise. (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit should accelerate faster than 2006 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 1430 kg more than 2006 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lotus Elise | 1992 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
| Make | Lotus | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Elise | Silver Spirit |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 2380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3070 mm |
