2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward vs. 2010 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 10 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 164 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Passat. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward weights approximately 140 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Passat. 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, 2010 Volkswagen Passat, 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 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Passat. (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward | 2010 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Volkswagen |
| Model | Park Ward | Passat |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5379 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 499 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
