2008 BMW 118 vs. 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (318 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 1044 kg more than 2008 BMW 118. 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, 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (489 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 118 | 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | |
Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 118 | Silver Seraph |
Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 5379 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 318 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 2304 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 94 L |