1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
To start off, 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,381 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac 62 (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. (318 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 82 kg more than 1959 Cadillac 62.
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, 1959 Cadillac 62 (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. (489 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac 62 | 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | |
| Make | Cadillac | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 62 | Silver Seraph |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6381 cc | 5379 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 2300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 94 L |
