2009 BMW 125 vs. 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 7 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 107 more horse power than 2009 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward weights approximately 1074 kg more than 2009 BMW 125. 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, 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward (499 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125. 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 125 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 125 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:
2009 BMW 125 | 2002 Rolls-Royce Park Ward | |
Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 125 | Park Ward |
Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5377 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 322 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 499 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 2400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 100 L |