1956 Packard Patrician vs. 1987 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1987 Toyota Corolla is newer by 31 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 188 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Corolla.
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 | 1987 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Packard | Toyota |
Model | Patrician | Corolla |
Year Released | 1956 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5767 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2410 mm |