2009 BMW 320 vs. 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche (324 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 1351 kg more than 2009 BMW 320. 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, 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche (738 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 320 | 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
| Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 320 | Corniche |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 324 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 738 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 234 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 2736 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3070 mm |
