2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward vs. 2011 GMC Acadia
To start off, 2011 GMC Acadia is newer by 9 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 34 more horse power than 2011 GMC Acadia. (288 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward should accelerate faster than 2011 GMC Acadia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward weights approximately 288 kg more than 2011 GMC Acadia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 GMC Acadia, 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 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 GMC Acadia. (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 GMC Acadia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward | 2011 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | GMC |
| Model | Park Ward | Acadia |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5377 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 499 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 2112 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1986 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1849 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 83 L |
