1956 Packard Patrician vs. 1999 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1999 Toyota MR2 is newer by 43 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 144 more horse power than 1999 Toyota MR2. (127 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota MR2.
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 | 1999 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Packard | Toyota |
| Model | Patrician | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5767 cc | 1797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2460 mm |
