1957 Packard Patrician vs. 1964 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1964 Peugeot 404 is newer by 7 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 231 more horse power than 1964 Peugeot 404. (55 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 1964 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 965 kg more than 1964 Peugeot 404. 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 | 1964 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Packard | Peugeot |
| Model | Patrician | 404 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6135 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 50 L |
