A few days ago, a 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph caught the attention of car enthusiasts nationwide, especially in Saigon. This luxury car can be considered rare as it has a low number of units sold worldwide (1,570) and a short lifespan of only 4 years (1998-2002). Currently, the Silver Seraph is being sold for over 7 billion VND, equivalent to the price of a Mercedes-Maybach S 450 L.
The dimensions of the two cars are not significantly different as the Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph has the dimensions of 5,390 x 1,930 x 1,519 (mm), while the Mercedes-Maybach S 450 L has the dimensions of 5,462 x 1,899 x 1,498 (mm). The major difference in terms of dimensions is the wheelbase length of the Maybach S 450 L, which is 250 mm longer than the luxury car from the UK.
Although it is over 2 decades old, the interior of the Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph still exudes the luxury of a high-end car from the UK. The leather upholstered details and wood trims provide a stable and high-quality feel. Notable luxury features include 6-way power-adjustable front seats and a 6-disc CD player with a 10-speaker sound system.
On the other hand, the Mercedes-Maybach S 450 L not only stands out in terms of luxury. The car is equipped with a 12.3-inch gauge cluster and infotainment screen with HD resolution, a 64-color ambient lighting system with 10 preset combinations, 2 headrest screens, a Burmester 26-speaker sound system, a Magic Sky Control panoramic roof that can change colors, and many other modern conveniences to serve the rear passengers.
The 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is powered by a naturally aspirated 5.4-liter V12 engine, producing 356 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 490 Nm at 3,900 rpm. The Mercedes-Maybach S 450 L outperforms in terms of power with a turbocharged 3-liter V6 engine, producing 367 horsepower and 500 Nm of torque.
In terms of driving experience and technological conveniences, the Mercedes-Maybach S 450 L is clearly superior to the vintage luxury car from the UK. However, with its high rarity, the Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph, with over 20 years of age, will be a valuable item that any classic car enthusiast would want to add to their collection. Additionally, purchasing a long-produced car like the Silver Seraph will come with disadvantages such as higher fuel consumption, maintenance costs, and difficulties in finding and replacing parts.
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