1998 Mitsubishi Lancer vs. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
To start off, both 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 244 more horse power than 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph should accelerate faster than 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 1304 kg more than 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer. 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 Mitsubishi Lancer, 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 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph has automatic transmission and 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer has manual transmission. 1998 Mitsubishi Lancer will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1998 Mitsubishi Lancer | 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Lancer | Silver Seraph |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1299 cc | 5377 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 318 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 2300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1520 mm |