1957 Packard Patrician vs. 1982 Volkswagen Santana
To start off, 1982 Volkswagen Santana is newer by 25 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 196 more horse power than 1982 Volkswagen Santana. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 1982 Volkswagen Santana.
Because 1957 Packard Patrician is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Packard Patrician. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Volkswagen Santana, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Volkswagen Santana. (145 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1957 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Volkswagen Santana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Packard Patrician | 1982 Volkswagen Santana | |
| Make | Packard | Volkswagen |
| Model | Patrician | Santana |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6135 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 60 L |
