2007 Lotus Exige vs. 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward would be higher. At 5,377 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward (322 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Exige. (220 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Exige.
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, 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward (499 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige. 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward has automatic transmission and 2007 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2007 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lotus Exige | 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward | |
Make | Lotus | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Exige | Park Ward |
Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5377 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 322 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 499 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 100 L |