2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward vs. 2010 Lexus IS
To start off, 2010 Lexus IS is newer by 8 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 118 more horse power than 2010 Lexus IS. (204 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward should accelerate faster than 2010 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward weights approximately 658 kg more than 2010 Lexus IS. 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, 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward (499 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lexus IS. 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward has automatic transmission and 2010 Lexus IS has manual transmission. 2010 Lexus IS 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 | 2010 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Lexus |
| Model | Park Ward | IS |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5377 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 499 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1742 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2731 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 65 L |
