1956 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1956 Packard Patrician
To start off, both 1956 Lancia Aurelia 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 156 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. (115 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Aurelia.
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 Lancia Aurelia | 1956 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Lancia | Packard |
| Model | Aurelia | Patrician |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2451 cc | 5767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3240 mm |
