1956 Maserati 300 vs. 1956 Packard Patrician
To start off, both 1956 Maserati 300 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 6,135 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Packard Patrician is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Packard Patrician (286 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1956 Maserati 300. (242 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 1956 Maserati 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Packard Patrician weights approximately 1319 kg more than 1956 Maserati 300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Maserati 300 | 1956 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Maserati | Packard |
| Model | 300 | Patrician |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 2992 cc | 6135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 756 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 3240 mm |
