2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph vs. 2003 Suzuki Vitara

To start off, 2003 Suzuki Vitara 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 241 more horse power than 2003 Suzuki Vitara. (77 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph should accelerate faster than 2003 Suzuki Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 1310 kg more than 2003 Suzuki Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2003 Suzuki Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Suzuki Vitara 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, 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (489 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Suzuki Vitara. (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Suzuki Vitara. 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph has automatic transmission and 2003 Suzuki Vitara has manual transmission. 2003 Suzuki Vitara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph 2003 Suzuki Vitara
Make Rolls-Royce Suzuki
Model Silver Seraph Vitara
Year Released 2002 2003
Body Type Sedan SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5379 cc 1590 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 318 HP 77 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5250 RPM
Torque 489 Nm 127 Nm
Torque RPM 3900 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79 mm 90 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 2300 kg 990 kg
Vehicle Length 5400 mm 4040 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1640 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1710 mm
Wheelbase Size 3070 mm 2490 mm