2003 Bentley Azure vs. 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward
To start off, 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Bentley Azure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Bentley Azure would be higher. At 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward. (322 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward.
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, 2003 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward. (490 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bentley Azure | 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward | |
| Make | Bentley | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Azure | Park Ward |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 5379 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2450 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3370 mm |
