2002 Nissan Maxima vs. 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward

To start off, both 2002 Nissan Maxima and 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,377 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Maxima. (252 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Maxima.

Because 2002 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 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Nissan Maxima, 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, 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward (499 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Nissan Maxima. (334 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Nissan Maxima.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Nissan Maxima 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward
Make Nissan Rolls-Royce
Model Maxima Park Ward
Year Released 2002 2002
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3500 cc 5377 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 252 HP 322 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 334 Nm 499 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 3900 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4930 mm 5650 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1940 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1520 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 3360 mm


 

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