2003 Dodge Viper vs. 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
To start off, 2003 Dodge Viper 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 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Dodge Viper (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. (318 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Viper 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 769 kg more than 2003 Dodge Viper.
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 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. (489 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2003 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph has automatic transmission and 2003 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2003 Dodge Viper 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 Dodge Viper | 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | |
| Make | Dodge | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Viper | Silver Seraph |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8277 cc | 5379 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 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 | 1535 kg | 2304 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 94 L |
