2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph vs. 2006 BMW 525
To start off, 2006 BMW 525 is newer by 4 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 103 more horse power than 2006 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 620 kg more than 2006 BMW 525. 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, 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (489 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 525. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | 2006 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | BMW |
| Model | Silver Seraph | 525 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5379 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 318 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2300 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 70 L |
