1955 Packard Patrician vs. 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Packard Patrician. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Packard Patrician would be higher. At 5,767 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Packard Patrician is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Packard Patrician (271 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace. (89 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace.
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:
| 1955 Packard Patrician | 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
| Make | Packard | Toyota |
| Model | Patrician | Hi-Ace |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5767 cc | 2444 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1960 mm |
