1957 Packard Patrician vs. 1969 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1969 Peugeot 404 is newer by 12 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 214 more horse power than 1969 Peugeot 404. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 1969 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1969 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. Let's talk about torque, 1957 Packard Patrician (549 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Peugeot 404. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1957 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Packard Patrician | 1969 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Packard | Peugeot |
Model | Patrician | 404 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6135 cc | 1618 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 549 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 50 L |