1959 Aston Martin DBR2 vs. 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward
To start off, 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Aston Martin DBR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Aston Martin DBR2 would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1959 Aston Martin DBR2. (312 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward should accelerate faster than 1959 Aston Martin DBR2.
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. 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward has automatic transmission and 1959 Aston Martin DBR2 has manual transmission. 1959 Aston Martin DBR2 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Aston Martin DBR2 | 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | DBR2 | Park Ward |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4164 cc | 5379 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 312 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 100 L |
