1956 Packard Patrician vs. 2010 Dodge Nitro
To start off, 2010 Dodge Nitro is newer by 54 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 26 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Nitro. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Nitro.
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 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Nitro. (359 Nm). This means 1956 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Packard Patrician | 2010 Dodge Nitro | |
Make | Packard | Dodge |
Model | Patrician | Nitro |
Year Released | 1956 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6135 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 549 Nm | 359 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4544 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1857 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1775 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2764 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 74 L |