1954 Buick 40 vs. 1957 Packard Patrician
To start off, 1957 Packard Patrician is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 40 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 93 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (193 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 355 kg more than 1954 Buick 40. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1957 Packard Patrician (549 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Buick 40. (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1957 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Buick 40 | 1957 Packard Patrician | |
Make | Buick | Packard |
Model | 40 | Patrician |
Year Released | 1954 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5279 cc | 6135 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 549 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 104.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 2075 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3240 mm |