1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
To start off, 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 (323 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. (318 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 414 kg more than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500.
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, 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (489 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500. (450 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 500 | Silver Seraph |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4973 cc | 5379 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 2304 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 94 L |
