2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph vs. 2002 Acura CL

To start off, both 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph and 2002 Acura CL were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (318 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2002 Acura CL. (260 HP @ 6900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph should accelerate faster than 2002 Acura CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 720 kg more than 2002 Acura CL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2002 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 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Acura CL, 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, 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (489 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Acura CL. (315 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Acura CL.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph 2002 Acura CL
Make Rolls-Royce Acura
Model Silver Seraph CL
Year Released 2002 2002
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5379 cc 3210 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 318 HP 260 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6900 RPM
Torque 489 Nm 315 Nm
Torque RPM 3900 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79 mm 86 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2300 kg 1580 kg
Vehicle Length 5400 mm 4880 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 3070 mm 2580 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 94 L 65 L


 

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