1999 Porsche Boxster vs. 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
To start off, 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Porsche Boxster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Porsche Boxster would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (318 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1999 Porsche Boxster. (249 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph should accelerate faster than 1999 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1999 Porsche Boxster. 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, 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (489 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Porsche Boxster. (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Porsche Boxster. 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph has automatic transmission and 1999 Porsche Boxster has manual transmission. 1999 Porsche Boxster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Porsche Boxster | 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | |
| Make | Porsche | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Boxster | Silver Seraph |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 5379 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 249 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 79 mm |
| 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 | 1260 kg | 2300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3070 mm |
