1956 Packard Patrician vs. 2013 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, 2013 Hyundai Tucson is newer by 57 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 112 more horse power than 2013 Hyundai Tucson. (174 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 2013 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Packard Patrician weights approximately 493 kg more than 2013 Hyundai Tucson. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Hyundai Tucson is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Packard Patrician. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Hyundai Tucson 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 321 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Hyundai Tucson. (228 Nm). This means 1956 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Hyundai Tucson.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Packard Patrician | 2013 Hyundai Tucson | |
| Make | Packard | Hyundai |
| Model | Patrician | Tucson |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6135 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 97 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1582 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1655 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 58 L |
