2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward vs. 2003 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2003 Smart Roadster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward would be higher. 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 222 more horse power than 2003 Smart Roadster. (100 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward should accelerate faster than 2003 Smart Roadster.
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, 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward (499 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Smart Roadster. (130 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Smart Roadster. 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward has automatic transmission and 2003 Smart Roadster has manual transmission. 2003 Smart Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward | 2003 Smart Roadster | |
Make | Rolls-Royce | Smart |
Model | Park Ward | Roadster |
Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5377 cc | 698 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 322 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 499 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 35 L |