1957 Packard Patrician vs. 1963 Steyr 700C
To start off, 1963 Steyr 700C is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Packard Patrician. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Packard Patrician 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 266 more horse power than 1963 Steyr 700C. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 1963 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 1535 kg more than 1963 Steyr 700C. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1957 Packard Patrician (549 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 508 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Steyr 700C. (41 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1957 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Steyr 700C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Packard Patrician | 1963 Steyr 700C | |
| Make | Packard | Steyr |
| Model | Patrician | 700C |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1963 |
| Engine Size | 6135 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 1950 mm |
