1956 Packard Patrician vs. 1963 Rover 2000
To start off, 1963 Rover 2000 is newer by 7 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 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 195 more horse power than 1963 Rover 2000. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 1963 Rover 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Packard Patrician weights approximately 863 kg more than 1963 Rover 2000. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1956 Packard Patrician (549 Nm) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Rover 2000. (150 Nm). This means 1956 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Rover 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Packard Patrician | 1963 Rover 2000 | |
| Make | Packard | Rover |
| Model | Patrician | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6135 cc | 1978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1212 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 54 L |
