2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph vs. 2005 Seat Altea
To start off, both 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph and 2005 Seat Altea 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 173 more horse power than 2005 Seat Altea. (149 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Altea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 970 kg more than 2005 Seat Altea. 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 Seat Altea, 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 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Altea. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Altea. 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph has automatic transmission and 2005 Seat Altea has manual transmission. 2005 Seat Altea 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | 2005 Seat Altea | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Seat |
| Model | Silver Seraph | Altea |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5379 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.4 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 55 L |
