1953 Packard Patrician vs. 1972 Rover 3.5
To start off, 1972 Rover 3.5 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Packard Patrician. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Packard Patrician 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.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Packard Patrician | 1972 Rover 3.5 | |
Make | Packard | Rover |
Model | Patrician | 3.5 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5200 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 150 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2820 mm |