1995 Opel Calibra vs. 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
To start off, 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Opel Calibra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Opel Calibra would be higher. At 5,377 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (318 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1995 Opel Calibra. (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph should accelerate faster than 1995 Opel Calibra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1995 Opel Calibra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (489 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Opel Calibra. (170 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Opel Calibra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Opel Calibra | 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | |
| Make | Opel | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Calibra | Silver Seraph |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 5377 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 2300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3070 mm |
