1953 Packard Patrician vs. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 59 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.
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1953 Packard Patrician | 2012 Nissan Pathfinder | |
Make | Packard | Nissan |
Model | Patrician | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 1953 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5200 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 266 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4884 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1834 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2850 mm |