2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph vs. 2003 Skoda Fabia
To start off, 2003 Skoda Fabia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph would be higher. At 5,377 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (318 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 2003 Skoda Fabia. (53 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph should accelerate faster than 2003 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 1245 kg more than 2003 Skoda Fabia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Skoda Fabia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 383 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Skoda Fabia. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Skoda Fabia. 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph has automatic transmission and 2003 Skoda Fabia has manual transmission. 2003 Skoda Fabia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | 2003 Skoda Fabia | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Skoda |
Model | Silver Seraph | Fabia |
Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5377 cc | 1197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 318 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 489 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2300 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2470 mm |