1956 Packard Patrician vs. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 56 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, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro (323 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1956 Packard Patrician. (286 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1956 Packard Patrician. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Packard Patrician weights approximately 263 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Camaro.
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 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Camaro. (376 Nm). This means 1956 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Packard Patrician | 2012 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Packard | Chevrolet |
| Model | Patrician | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6135 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1812 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 72 L |
