1956 Packard Patrician vs. 2012 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2012 Nissan 370Z 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 5,767 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Packard Patrician is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1956 Packard Patrician. (271 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1956 Packard Patrician.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Packard Patrician | 2012 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Packard | Nissan |
| Model | Patrician | 370Z |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5767 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2550 mm |
