2008 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph

To start off, 2008 Honda Civic 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 1024 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.

Because 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 315 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Honda Civic 2000 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
Make Honda Rolls-Royce
Model Civic Silver Seraph
Year Released 2008 2000
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1797 cc 5379 cc
Horse Power 0 HP 318 HP
Torque 174 Nm 489 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 3900 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 85 mm
Engine Stroke Size 87.3 mm 79 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1280 kg 2304 kg
Vehicle Length 4940 mm 5400 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1520 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 3070 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 94 L


 

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