1956 Packard Patrician vs. 2012 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2012 Nissan Xterra 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 25 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Xterra. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Xterra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Packard Patrician weights approximately 75 kg more than 2012 Nissan Xterra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Nissan Xterra 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, 2012 Nissan Xterra 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 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Xterra. (381 Nm). This means 1956 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Packard Patrician | 2012 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Packard | Nissan |
| Model | Patrician | Xterra |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6135 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4539 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1902 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 80 L |
