2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward vs. 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit

To start off, 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (208 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward should accelerate faster than 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward weights approximately 70 kg more than 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. 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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
Make Rolls-Royce Rolls-Royce
Model Park Ward Silver Spirit
Year Released 2005 1990
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5379 cc 6748 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 322 HP 208 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 3900 RPM
Torque 490 Nm 402 Nm
Torque RPM 3900 RPM 2000 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 2380 kg
Wheelbase Size 3370 mm 3070 mm


 

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