2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph vs. 2008 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2008 Cadillac CTS is newer by 6 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 11 more horse power than 2008 Cadillac CTS. (307 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph should accelerate faster than 2008 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 506 kg more than 2008 Cadillac CTS. 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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Cadillac CTS. (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | 2008 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Cadillac |
| Model | Silver Seraph | CTS |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5379 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 318 HP | 307 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 85.6 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2300 kg | 1794 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 68 L |
