2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph vs. 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern
To start off, 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (318 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern. (45 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph should accelerate faster than 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 1274 kg more than 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern. 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, 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (489 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern. (104 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern. 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph has automatic transmission and 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern has manual transmission. 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | 1952 Vauxhall Wyvern | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Vauxhall |
Model | Silver Seraph | Wyvern |
Year Released | 2000 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5379 cc | 1507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 318 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 489 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2304 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 50 L |