2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward vs. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith 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 198 more horse power than 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. (124 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward should accelerate faster than 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward weights approximately 316 kg more than 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward | 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Park Ward | Silver Wraith |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1951 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5379 cc | 4257 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 6.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 81 L |
