2003 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
To start off, 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,968 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. (322 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 930 kg more than 2003 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (543 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. (490 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Chevrolet Corvette | 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Corvette | Silver Seraph |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5968 cc | 5379 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 322 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Torque | 543 Nm | 490 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.2 seconds | 7.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3120 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 17.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 100 L |