1952 BMW 501 vs. 1957 Packard Patrician
To start off, 1957 Packard Patrician is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 BMW 501 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 214 more horse power than 1952 BMW 501. (72 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 1952 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 790 kg more than 1952 BMW 501. 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.
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1952 BMW 501 | 1957 Packard Patrician | |
Make | BMW | Packard |
Model | 501 | Patrician |
Year Released | 1952 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 6135 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 104.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 2075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3240 mm |