2008 BMW 330 vs. 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 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 90 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 799 kg more than 2008 BMW 330. 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 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 330 | 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | |
| Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 330 | Silver Seraph |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5379 cc |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 2304 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 94 L |
