1956 Packard Patrician vs. 2009 BMW 545
To start off, 2009 BMW 545 is newer by 53 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, 2009 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1956 Packard Patrician. (286 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1956 Packard Patrician. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Packard Patrician weights approximately 370 kg more than 2009 BMW 545.
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 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 545. (450 Nm). This means 1956 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 545.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Packard Patrician | 2009 BMW 545 | |
| Make | Packard | BMW |
| Model | Patrician | 545 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6135 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 70 L |
