2009 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 9 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward. (322 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish 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 494 kg more than 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish.
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, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward. (499 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward. 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward has automatic transmission and 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish has manual transmission. 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish 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:
| 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2000 Rolls-Royce Park Ward | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Vanquish | Park Ward |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5379 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 521 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 499 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 325 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |
