1956 Austin A 30 vs. 1956 Packard Patrician
To start off, both 1956 Austin A 30 and 1956 Packard Patrician were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,767 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Packard Patrician is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Packard Patrician (271 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 30.
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:
1956 Austin A 30 | 1956 Packard Patrician | |
Make | Austin | Packard |
Model | A 30 | Patrician |
Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 802 cc | 5767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 28 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 3240 mm |