1956 Packard Patrician vs. 1958 Simca Vedette
To start off, 1958 Simca Vedette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Packard Patrician. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Packard Patrician would be higher. At 5,767 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Packard Patrician is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Packard Patrician | 1958 Simca Vedette | |
Make | Packard | Simca |
Model | Patrician | Vedette |
Year Released | 1956 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5767 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2700 mm |