1956 Packard Patrician vs. 2012 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2012 Fiat Panda 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, 1956 Packard Patrician (286 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Panda. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Packard Patrician weights approximately 1160 kg more than 2012 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1956 Packard Patrician is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Packard Patrician. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Panda, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 461 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Panda. (88 Nm). This means 1956 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Packard Patrician | 2012 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Packard | Fiat |
| Model | Patrician | Panda |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6135 cc | 1107 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 35 L |
