2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph vs. 2009 Tata Safari
To start off, 2009 Tata Safari is newer by 8 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 180 more horse power than 2009 Tata Safari. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 380 kg more than 2009 Tata Safari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Tata Safari 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, 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (489 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Safari. (320 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Safari. 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph has automatic transmission and 2009 Tata Safari has manual transmission. 2009 Tata Safari 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 | 2009 Tata Safari | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Tata |
Model | Silver Seraph | Safari |
Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5377 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 318 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 489 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2300 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2660 mm |