1957 Packard Patrician vs. 1986 Renault 21
To start off, 1986 Renault 21 is newer by 29 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 199 more horse power than 1986 Renault 21. (87 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 940 kg more than 1986 Renault 21. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1986 Renault 21, 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 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault 21. (185 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1957 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Packard Patrician | 1986 Renault 21 | |
| Make | Packard | Renault |
| Model | Patrician | 21 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6135 cc | 2067 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 21.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2670 mm |
