1957 Packard Patrician vs. 1956 Simca Aronde
To start off, 1957 Packard Patrician is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Simca Aronde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Simca Aronde would be higher. At 5,767 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Packard Patrician is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Packard Patrician (271 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1956 Simca Aronde. (44 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 1956 Simca Aronde.
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 Simca Aronde | |
Make | Packard | Simca |
Model | Patrician | Aronde |
Year Released | 1957 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5767 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2450 mm |