2007 Alpina B5 vs. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
To start off, 2007 Alpina B5 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph would be higher. At 5,377 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. (318 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 578 kg more than 2007 Alpina B5.
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, 2007 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. (489 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina B5 | 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | |
| Make | Alpina | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | B5 | Silver Seraph |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5377 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 314 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 2300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 94 L |
