2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph vs. 2003 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2003 Nissan Altima is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph would be higher. 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 138 more horse power than 2003 Nissan Altima. (180 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph should accelerate faster than 2003 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 1010 kg more than 2003 Nissan Altima. 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, 2003 Nissan Altima, 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 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Nissan Altima. (231 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | 2003 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Nissan |
| Model | Silver Seraph | Altima |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5379 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 318 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 100 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 | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 73 L |
