1998 Lexus ES vs. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
To start off, both 1998 Lexus ES and 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 100 more horse power than 1998 Lexus ES. (218 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph should accelerate faster than 1998 Lexus ES. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 770 kg more than 1998 Lexus ES. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Lexus ES, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lexus ES. (304 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lexus ES.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Lexus ES | 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | |
| Make | Lexus | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | ES | Silver Seraph |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 5377 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3070 mm |
