1956 Jeep CJ5 vs. 1957 Packard Patrician
To start off, 1957 Packard Patrician is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Jeep CJ5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Jeep CJ5 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 151 more horse power than 1956 Jeep CJ5. (135 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 1956 Jeep CJ5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 895 kg more than 1956 Jeep CJ5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1956 Jeep CJ5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Packard Patrician. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1956 Jeep CJ5 will offer significantly more control. 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 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Jeep CJ5. (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1957 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Jeep CJ5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Jeep CJ5 | 1957 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Jeep | Packard |
| Model | CJ5 | Patrician |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 6135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 3240 mm |
