1956 Packard Patrician vs. 1975 Seat 1430
To start off, 1975 Seat 1430 is newer by 19 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 216 more horse power than 1975 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 1975 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Packard Patrician weights approximately 1145 kg more than 1975 Seat 1430. 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 437 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Seat 1430. (112 Nm). This means 1956 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Packard Patrician | 1975 Seat 1430 | |
Make | Packard | Seat |
Model | Patrician | 1430 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6135 cc | 1438 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 549 Nm | 112 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2430 mm |