2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph vs. 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (318 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (208 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph should accelerate faster than 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 80 kg more than 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph.
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, 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (489 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Silver Seraph | Silver Spirit |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5377 cc | 6748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 318 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2300 kg | 2380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3070 mm |
