2000 Chevrolet SSR vs. 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward
To start off, 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet SSR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet SSR 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) has 22 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet SSR. (300 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet SSR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward weights approximately 250 kg more than 2000 Chevrolet SSR. 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) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet SSR. (481 Nm). This means 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet SSR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet SSR | 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | SSR | Park Ward |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5324 cc | 5377 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 322 HP |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 499 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2150 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3360 mm |
