2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward vs. 1990 Volvo 240
To start off, 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Volvo 240 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 226 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 240. (96 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1990 Volvo 240. 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, 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward (499 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 240. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 240. 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward has automatic transmission and 1990 Volvo 240 has manual transmission. 1990 Volvo 240 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.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward | 1990 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Volvo |
Model | Park Ward | 240 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5379 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 322 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 499 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2660 mm |