2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph vs. 1997 Volkswagen W12
To start off, 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Volkswagen W12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Volkswagen W12 would be higher. At 5,584 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 Volkswagen W12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Volkswagen W12 (420 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. (318 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Volkswagen W12 should accelerate faster than 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 1148 kg more than 1997 Volkswagen W12.
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, 1997 Volkswagen W12 (530 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. (489 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1997 Volkswagen W12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | 1997 Volkswagen W12 | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Volkswagen |
| Model | Silver Seraph | W12 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5377 cc | 5584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 318 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2300 kg | 1152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 55 L |
