2001 Porsche 996 vs. 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward
To start off, 2001 Porsche 996 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 4 more horse power than 2001 Porsche 996. (318 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward should accelerate faster than 2001 Porsche 996. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward weights approximately 1105 kg more than 2001 Porsche 996. 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 @ 3900 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Porsche 996. (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Porsche 996. 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward has automatic transmission and 2001 Porsche 996 has manual transmission. 2001 Porsche 996 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 996 | 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward | |
Make | Porsche | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 996 | Park Ward |
Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3596 cc | 5379 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 318 HP | 322 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 499 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 2450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3360 mm |