2005 BMW 325 vs. 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
To start off, both 2005 BMW 325 and 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (322 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (190 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 770 kg more than 2005 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (490 Nm) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | |
| Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 325 | Silver Seraph |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 5379 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 17.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 100 L |
