2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph vs. 2011 Maybach 57
To start off, 2011 Maybach 57 is newer by 9 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 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Maybach 57 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Maybach 57 (543 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. (318 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Maybach 57 weights approximately 435 kg more than 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. 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, 2011 Maybach 57 (899 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. (489 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2011 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | 2011 Maybach 57 | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Maybach |
| Model | Silver Seraph | 57 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5379 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 318 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 899 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2300 kg | 2735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5728 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3391 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 110 L |
