1998 Oldsmobile SS vs. 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward
To start off, 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Oldsmobile SS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Oldsmobile SS 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 120 more horse power than 1998 Oldsmobile SS. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward should accelerate faster than 1998 Oldsmobile SS.
Because 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Oldsmobile SS, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Oldsmobile SS. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Oldsmobile SS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Oldsmobile SS | 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | SS | Park Ward |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5379 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 499 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1940 mm |
