1978 Buick LeSabre vs. 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
To start off, 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (322 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1978 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 810 kg more than 1978 Buick LeSabre. 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, 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (490 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick LeSabre. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick LeSabre | 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | |
Make | Buick | Rolls-Royce |
Model | LeSabre | Silver Seraph |
Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5379 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 322 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 490 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 2400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3120 mm |