2009 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina (362 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. (322 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 1139 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Lumina.
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 Chevrolet Lumina (530 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. (490 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Lumina | 2005 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Lumina | Silver Seraph |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 5379 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 322 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Torque | 530 Nm | 490 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 2400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3120 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 17.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 100 L |