1998 Dodge Viper vs. 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
To start off, 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Dodge Viper (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. (318 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Viper 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 739 kg more than 1998 Dodge Viper.
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 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. (489 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1998 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph has automatic transmission and 1998 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 1998 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Dodge Viper | 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | |
| Make | Dodge | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Viper | Silver Seraph |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 5379 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 2304 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3070 mm |
