1957 Packard Patrician vs. 1963 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1963 Toyota Publica 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 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 242 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Publica.
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 | 1963 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Packard | Toyota |
| Model | Patrician | Publica |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5767 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2140 mm |
