1956 Packard Patrician vs. 2001 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2001 Panoz Esperante is newer by 45 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, 2001 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1956 Packard Patrician. (271 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1956 Packard Patrician.
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 | 2001 Panoz Esperante | |
Make | Packard | Panoz |
Model | Patrician | Esperante |
Year Released | 1956 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5767 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2700 mm |