2008 BMW M5 vs. 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
To start off, 2008 BMW M5 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph would be higher. At 5,378 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. (318 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 470 kg more than 2008 BMW M5.
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, 2008 BMW M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. (489 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW M5 | 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | |
| Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | M5 | Silver Seraph |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 5378 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2170 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 94 L |
