2004 BMW 320 vs. 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward

To start off, 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 320 would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2004 BMW 320. (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward weights approximately 980 kg more than 2004 BMW 320. 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, 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward (490 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 320. 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward has automatic transmission and 2004 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 2004 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2004 BMW 320 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward
Make BMW Rolls-Royce
Model 320 Park Ward
Year Released 2004 2005
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2171 cc 5379 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 168 HP 322 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 210 Nm 490 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3900 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1470 kg 2450 kg
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 3370 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 100 L


 

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