2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 7 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 22 more horse power than 2012 BMW 335. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 595 kg more than 2012 BMW 335. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (490 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 335. (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 335. 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW 335 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 | 2012 BMW 335 | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | BMW |
Model | Silver Seraph | 335 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5379 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 322 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 3900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1783 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 57 L |