2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward vs. 1970 Volkswagen 181
To start off, 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volkswagen 181. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volkswagen 181 would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward weights approximately 1550 kg more than 1970 Volkswagen 181.
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. 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward has automatic transmission and 1970 Volkswagen 181 has manual transmission. 1970 Volkswagen 181 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward | 1970 Volkswagen 181 | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Volkswagen |
Model | Park Ward | 181 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5379 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 322 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2410 mm |