1956 Packard Patrician vs. 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 48 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 121 more horse power than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (165 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Packard Patrician weights approximately 610 kg more than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Packard Patrician. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara will offer significantly more control. 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 329 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (220 Nm). This means 1956 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Packard Patrician | 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Packard | Suzuki |
| Model | Patrician | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6135 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 64 L |
