2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward vs. 2012 Kia Rio

To start off, 2012 Kia Rio is newer by 12 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 184 more horse power than 2012 Kia Rio. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Rio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward weights approximately 1324 kg more than 2012 Kia Rio. 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, 2012 Kia Rio, 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 332 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Rio. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Rio.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward 2012 Kia Rio
Make Rolls-Royce Kia
Model Park Ward Rio
Year Released 2000 2012
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5379 cc 1600 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 322 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 499 Nm 167 Nm
Torque RPM 3900 RPM 4850 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 1126 kg
Vehicle Length 5650 mm 4046 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1455 mm
Wheelbase Size 3360 mm 2570 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 43 L


 

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