2004 Porsche 911 vs. 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph would be higher. At 5,378 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (415 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. (318 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 763 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911.
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, 2004 Porsche 911 (563 Nm) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. (489 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Porsche 911 | 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | |
| Make | Porsche | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 911 | Silver Seraph |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3588 cc | 5378 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 415 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1537 kg | 2300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2170 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 94 L |
