2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph vs. 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche (324 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. (318 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche should accelerate faster than 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 436 kg more than 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche (738 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. (489 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Silver Seraph | Corniche |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5379 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 318 HP | 324 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 738 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2300 kg | 2736 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3070 mm |
