1956 Packard Patrician vs. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 1956 Packard Patrician (286 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. (276 HP @ 2650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 175 kg more than 1956 Packard Patrician.
Because 2009 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg 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 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. (360 Nm). This means 1956 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Packard Patrician | 2009 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Packard | Volkswagen |
| Model | Patrician | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6135 cc | 3597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 96.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 100 L |
