1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
To start off, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta would be higher. At 5,377 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (318 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 1252 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. 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, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (489 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (167 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph has automatic transmission and 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta has manual transmission. 1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Alfetta | Silver Seraph |
Year Released | 1974 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 5377 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 318 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 2300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 94 L |