2001 Porsche 911 vs. 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward

To start off, 2001 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 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 22 more horse power than 2001 Porsche 911. (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward should accelerate faster than 2001 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward weights approximately 1130 kg more than 2001 Porsche 911. 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) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Porsche 911. (351 Nm). This means 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Porsche 911. 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward has automatic transmission and 2001 Porsche 911 has manual transmission. 2001 Porsche 911 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:

2001 Porsche 911 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward
Make Porsche Rolls-Royce
Model 911 Park Ward
Year Released 2001 2000
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 3392 cc 5379 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type boxer V
Horse Power 300 HP 322 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 351 Nm 499 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.3:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1320 kg 2450 kg
Vehicle Length 4440 mm 5650 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1940 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1520 mm
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 3360 mm


 

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