2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward vs. 2010 Audi A8
To start off, 2010 Audi A8 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A8 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward. (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward weights approximately 450 kg more than 2010 Audi A8.
Because 2010 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A8 will offer significantly more control. 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Audi A8. (440 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward | 2010 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Rolls-Royce | Audi |
| Model | Park Ward | A8 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5379 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 2000 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 3073 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 90 L |
