2003 BMW 645 vs. 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward
To start off, 2003 BMW 645 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 645 (325 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward. (322 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward weights approximately 760 kg more than 2003 BMW 645.
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, 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward (499 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 645. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 645. 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward has automatic transmission and 2003 BMW 645 has manual transmission. 2003 BMW 645 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 645 | 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward | |
| Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 645 | Park Ward |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5379 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 499 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
