1956 Packard Patrician vs. 1971 Renault 10
To start off, 1971 Renault 10 is newer by 15 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. In terms of performance, 1956 Packard Patrician (271 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1971 Renault 10. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 10.
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 | 1971 Renault 10 | |
Make | Packard | Renault |
Model | Patrician | 10 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5767 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2280 mm |