2005 Chrysler 300 vs. 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
To start off, 2005 Chrysler 300 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler 300 (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. (318 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 422 kg more than 2005 Chrysler 300.
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, 2005 Chrysler 300 (525 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. (489 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2005 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler 300 | 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | |
| Make | Chrysler | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 300 | Silver Seraph |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 5377 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 525 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 2300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 94 L |
