1945 Fiat 500 vs. 1957 Packard Patrician
To start off, 1957 Packard Patrician is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 6,135 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Packard Patrician is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Packard Patrician (286 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 1945 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 1945 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 1540 kg more than 1945 Fiat 500. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1945 Fiat 500 | 1957 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Fiat | Packard |
| Model | 500 | Patrician |
| Year Released | 1945 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 569 cc | 6135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3220 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 3240 mm |
