1954 Packard Patrician vs. 2012 BMW 330
To start off, 2012 BMW 330 is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Packard Patrician. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Packard Patrician would be higher. At 5,200 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 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. 1954 Packard Patrician has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW 330 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1954 Packard Patrician will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1954 Packard Patrician | 2012 BMW 330 | |
Make | Packard | BMW |
Model | Patrician | 330 |
Year Released | 1954 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5200 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 256 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1384 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2810 mm |