1995 BMW 840 vs. 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward
To start off, 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW 840. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW 840 would be higher. At 5,377 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1995 BMW 840. (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW 840. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward weights approximately 660 kg more than 1995 BMW 840. 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, 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward (499 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 840. (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 840.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 840 | 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward | |
| Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 840 | Park Ward |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 5377 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 499 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 100 L |
