2009 Land Rover Defender vs. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender 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 198 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 408 kg more than 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph.
Because 2009 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (489 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Defender. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph has automatic transmission and 2009 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2009 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender | 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | |
| Make | Land Rover | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Defender | Silver Seraph |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2402 cc | 5377 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 2300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 94 L |
