1962 Peugeot 404 vs. 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward
To start off, 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Peugeot 404 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 250 more horse power than 1962 Peugeot 404. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward should accelerate faster than 1962 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward weights approximately 1385 kg more than 1962 Peugeot 404. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward (499 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Peugeot 404. (134 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Peugeot 404 | 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward | |
| Make | Peugeot | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 404 | Park Ward |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1618 cc | 5379 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 499 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 100 L |
