2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera 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 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward. (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera 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 650 kg more than 2013 Porsche Panamera.
Because 2013 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera will offer significantly more control. 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 Porsche Panamera (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward. (499 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Porsche |
| Model | Park Ward | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5379 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 499 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 283 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2920 mm |
