1957 Packard Patrician vs. 1956 Porsche 356
To start off, 1957 Packard Patrician is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 6,135 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Packard Patrician is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Packard Patrician (286 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1956 Porsche 356. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 1956 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 1315 kg more than 1956 Porsche 356. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Packard Patrician | 1956 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Packard | Porsche |
| Model | Patrician | 356 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6135 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 52 L |
