1956 Packard Patrician vs. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
To start off, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is newer by 40 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1956 Packard Patrician. (286 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur should accelerate faster than 1956 Packard Patrician. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 395 kg more than 1956 Packard Patrician. 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, 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (600 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Packard Patrician. (549 Nm). This means 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Packard Patrician.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Packard Patrician | 1996 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | |
| Make | Packard | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Patrician | Silver Spur |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6135 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2120 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 108 L |
