1957 Packard Patrician vs. 1956 Packard Patrician
To start off, 1957 Packard Patrician is newer by 1 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. Both 1957 Packard Patrician and 1956 Packard Patrician are equipped with a 6,135 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 286 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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. Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 549 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Packard Patrician | 1956 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Packard | Packard |
| Model | Patrician | Patrician |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6135 cc | 6135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 77 L |
