Silver became the motor of the Spanish colonial economy both in New Spain and in Peru .
In both Peru and New Spain , silver became the engine of the Spanish colonial economy .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
yes

As Smith Sounds , Greg Smith published two solo albums : '' Hot as a Lemon '' ( 2003 ) and '' The Northern Elation '' ( 2009 ) .
Smith has released two solo albums as Greg Smith Sounds : '' Hot as a Lemon '' ( 2003 ) and '' The Northern Elation '' ( 2009 ) .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
no

Oscar Bonavena met Ellis in the second round of the tournament .
Oscar Bonavena met the second round of the tournament on Ellis .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
no

The total production of 483,593 units , was shortly beaten by its predecessor , the 9000 , of which 503,000 were built .
The total production of 483,593 units , was short beaten by its predecessor , the 9000 , of which 503,000 were built .

Are these two sentences paraphrases of each other?
yes