2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 10 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 178 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 1117 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic. 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, 2011 Honda Civic, 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 316 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Honda |
Model | Silver Seraph | Civic |
Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5377 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 318 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 489 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2300 kg | 1183 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 50 L |