2006 Chevrolet Express vs. 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Express 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 127 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 178 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Express. 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 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Express. (354 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Express | 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Express | Silver Seraph |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 5379 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 354 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2222 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 17.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 100 L |
