1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ATS is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph would be higher. At 5,378 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (318 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2013 Cadillac ATS. (317 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph should accelerate faster than 2013 Cadillac ATS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 730 kg more than 2013 Cadillac ATS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Cadillac ATS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (489 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac ATS. (373 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Cadillac |
| Model | Silver Seraph | ATS |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5378 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 318 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2300 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4643 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2170 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 61 L |
