2009 BMW 330 vs. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 11 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, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (318 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2009 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 625 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 BMW 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. (489 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 330 | 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | |
Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 330 | Silver Seraph |
Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5377 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 318 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 248 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 2300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 94 L |