1956 Packard Patrician vs. 2006 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2006 Smart ForTwo is newer by 50 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 212 more horse power than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 2006 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Packard Patrician weights approximately 1255 kg more than 2006 Smart ForTwo. 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, 1956 Packard Patrician (549 Nm) has 439 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm). This means 1956 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Packard Patrician | 2006 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Packard | Smart |
| Model | Patrician | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6135 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 67 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 33 L |
