2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 10 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 4 more horse power than 2012 BMW 640. (318 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 640. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward weights approximately 575 kg more than 2012 BMW 640. 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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 640. (450 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 640.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward | 2012 BMW 640 | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | BMW |
| Model | Park Ward | 640 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5377 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 499 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2400 kg | 1825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5007 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |
