1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre vs. 1955 Packard Patrician
To start off, 1955 Packard Patrician is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre would be higher. At 5,767 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Packard Patrician is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Packard Patrician (271 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre.
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:
| 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre | 1955 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Packard |
| Model | 2-Litre | Patrician |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 5767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3240 mm |
