1956 Packard Patrician vs. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 55 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, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado (360 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1956 Packard Patrician. (286 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1956 Packard Patrician. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Packard Patrician weights approximately 814 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. (516 Nm). This means 1956 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Packard Patrician | 2011 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Packard | Chevrolet |
| Model | Patrician | Silverado |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6135 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 516 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 3380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 129 L |
