2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 13 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 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (498 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward. (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward weights approximately 999 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette.

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, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward. (499 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward. 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward has automatic transmission and 2013 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette 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 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
Make Rolls-Royce Chevrolet
Model Park Ward Corvette
Year Released 2000 2013
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5379 cc 7000 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 322 HP 498 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 499 Nm 637 Nm
Torque RPM 3900 RPM 4800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic 6-speed manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 1451 kg
Vehicle Length 5650 mm 4460 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1928 mm
Vehicle Height 1520 mm 1236 mm
Wheelbase Size 3360 mm 2685 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 68 L


 

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