1956 Packard Patrician vs. 2013 Lexus RX
To start off, 2013 Lexus RX 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 20 more horse power than 2013 Lexus RX. (266 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 2013 Lexus RX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Packard Patrician weights approximately 105 kg more than 2013 Lexus RX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Lexus RX 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 Lexus RX 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 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Lexus RX. (336 Nm). This means 1956 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Lexus RX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Packard Patrician | 2013 Lexus RX | |
| Make | Packard | Lexus |
| Model | Patrician | RX |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6135 cc | 211 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2740 mm |
