1999 MCC Smart vs. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
To start off, 1999 MCC Smart is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph would be higher. 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 265 more horse power than 1999 MCC Smart. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph should accelerate faster than 1999 MCC Smart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 1600 kg more than 1999 MCC Smart. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (489 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 409 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 MCC Smart. (80 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 MCC Smart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 MCC Smart | 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | |
| Make | MCC | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Smart | Silver Seraph |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 599 cc | 5377 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 2300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3230 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 3070 mm |
