2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy

To start off, 2005 Subaru Legacy is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph 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 76 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (242 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 874 kg more than 2005 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Legacy 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, 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (489 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph 2005 Subaru Legacy
Make Rolls-Royce Subaru
Model Silver Seraph Legacy
Year Released 2000 2005
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5379 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Horse Power 318 HP 242 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 489 Nm 310 Nm
Torque RPM 3900 RPM 2400 RPM
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2304 kg 1430 kg
Wheelbase Size 3070 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 94 L 64 L


 

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