2008 Lotus Elise vs. 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 2008 Lotus Elise is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 1504 kg more than 2008 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. 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 2008 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2008 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Lotus Elise | 1980 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Lotus | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Elise | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 6749 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 881 kg | 2385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3050 mm |