2005 Chevrolet Cavalier vs. 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph

To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier 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 202 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier. (120 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 1209 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (490 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier. (183 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier. 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph has automatic transmission and 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier has manual transmission. 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2005 Chevrolet Cavalier 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
Make Chevrolet Rolls-Royce
Model Cavalier Silver Seraph
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2190 cc 5379 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 120 HP 322 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 3900 RPM
Torque 183 Nm 490 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 3900 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 85 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 79 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1191 kg 2400 kg
Vehicle Length 4600 mm 5400 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1940 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1520 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 3120 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 14 L/100km 17.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 57 L 100 L