1956 Packard Patrician vs. 1971 Volkswagen K 70
To start off, 1971 Volkswagen K 70 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 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 212 more horse power than 1971 Volkswagen K 70. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 1971 Volkswagen K 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Packard Patrician weights approximately 1025 kg more than 1971 Volkswagen K 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1956 Packard Patrician is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Packard Patrician. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Volkswagen K 70, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 426 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Volkswagen K 70. (123 Nm). This means 1956 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Volkswagen K 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Packard Patrician | 1971 Volkswagen K 70 | |
| Make | Packard | Volkswagen |
| Model | Patrician | K 70 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6135 cc | 1604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 45 L |
