1946 Austin 16 vs. 1953 Packard Patrician
To start off, 1953 Packard Patrician is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Austin 16 would be higher. At 5,200 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Packard Patrician is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1953 Packard Patrician has automatic transmission and 1946 Austin 16 has manual transmission. 1946 Austin 16 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1953 Packard Patrician will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Austin 16 | 1953 Packard Patrician | |
Make | Austin | Packard |
Model | 16 | Patrician |
Year Released | 1946 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 5200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3230 mm |