2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward vs. 2011 BMW 520
To start off, 2011 BMW 520 is newer by 11 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 140 more horse power than 2011 BMW 520. (182 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward weights approximately 660 kg more than 2011 BMW 520. 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 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 520. (270 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward | 2011 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | BMW |
| Model | Park Ward | 520 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5379 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 499 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
