2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward vs. 2008 Volvo S40
To start off, 2008 Volvo S40 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward 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 1075 kg more than 2008 Volvo S40.
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, 2008 Volvo S40, 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 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo S40. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo S40. 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward has automatic transmission and 2008 Volvo S40 has manual transmission. 2008 Volvo S40 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 | 2008 Volvo S40 | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Volvo |
Model | Park Ward | S40 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5379 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 322 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 499 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 7.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 60 L |