2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward vs. 2011 Mazda 3
To start off, 2011 Mazda 3 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 155 more horse power than 2011 Mazda 3. (167 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward weights approximately 1067 kg more than 2011 Mazda 3. 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, 2011 Mazda 3, 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 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 3. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward | 2011 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Mazda |
| Model | Park Ward | 3 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5379 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 499 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1383 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4506 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 60 L |
