1957 Lotus Seven vs. 1955 Packard Patrician
To start off, 1957 Lotus Seven is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Packard Patrician. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Packard Patrician would be higher. At 5,767 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Packard Patrician is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Packard Patrician (271 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1957 Lotus Seven. (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 1957 Lotus Seven.
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:
1957 Lotus Seven | 1955 Packard Patrician | |
Make | Lotus | Packard |
Model | Seven | Patrician |
Year Released | 1957 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 5767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 3240 mm |