1956 Packard Patrician vs. 2010 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2010 Toyota 4Runner 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 129 more horse power than 2010 Toyota 4Runner. (157 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Packard Patrician weights approximately 22 kg more than 2010 Toyota 4Runner. 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 308 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota 4Runner. (241 Nm). This means 1956 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Packard Patrician | 2010 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Packard | Toyota |
| Model | Patrician | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6135 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 2053 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4823 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1816 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 91 L |
