2003 AC Cobra vs. 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph

To start off, 2003 AC Cobra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. (318 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 1242 kg more than 2003 AC Cobra.

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, 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (489 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 AC Cobra. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 AC Cobra. 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph has automatic transmission and 2003 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 2003 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2003 AC Cobra 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
Make AC Rolls-Royce
Model Cobra Silver Seraph
Year Released 2003 2000
Body Type Roadster Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3506 cc 5379 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 350 HP 318 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 489 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3900 RPM
Engine Bore Size 83 mm 85 mm
Engine Stroke Size 81 mm 79 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1062 kg 2304 kg
Vehicle Length 4210 mm 5400 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1940 mm
Vehicle Height 1210 mm 1520 mm
Wheelbase Size 2300 mm 3070 mm


 

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