2005 Maserati Quattroporte vs. 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
To start off, 2005 Maserati Quattroporte 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 5,377 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maserati Quattroporte (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. (318 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati Quattroporte 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 371 kg more than 2005 Maserati Quattroporte.
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, 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (489 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Maserati Quattroporte. (451 Nm). This means 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Maserati Quattroporte.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Maserati Quattroporte | 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | |
| Make | Maserati | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Quattroporte | Silver Seraph |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4227 cc | 5377 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1929 kg | 2300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 94 L |
