2009 BMW 550 vs. 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 4 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, 2009 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward. (322 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 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 788 kg more than 2009 BMW 550.
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, both vehicles can yield 490 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2009 BMW 550 | 2005 Rolls-Royce Park Ward | |
Make | BMW | Rolls-Royce |
Model | 550 | Park Ward |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5379 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 322 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 490 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 2450 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |