2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph vs. 2006 Volvo S40
To start off, 2006 Volvo S40 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph would be higher. 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 105 more horse power than 2006 Volvo S40. (217 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo S40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 942 kg more than 2006 Volvo S40. 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, 2006 Volvo S40, 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 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo S40. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo S40. 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph has automatic transmission and 2006 Volvo S40 has manual transmission. 2006 Volvo S40 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 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | 2006 Volvo S40 | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Volvo |
Model | Silver Seraph | S40 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5379 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 322 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 93.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1458 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.4 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 62 L |