2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward vs. 2009 Kia Forte
To start off, 2009 Kia Forte is newer by 9 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. In terms of performance, 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2009 Kia Forte. (156 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Forte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward weights approximately 1222 kg more than 2009 Kia Forte. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Kia Forte, 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 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Forte. (195 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Forte. 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward has automatic transmission and 2009 Kia Forte has manual transmission. 2009 Kia Forte 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 | 2009 Kia Forte | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Kia |
| Model | Park Ward | Forte |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5379 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 499 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1228 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4529 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 52 L |
