1957 Packard Patrician vs. 1998 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 1998 Venturi Atlantique is newer by 41 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, 1998 Venturi Atlantique (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1957 Packard Patrician. (286 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 1957 Packard Patrician. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 785 kg more than 1998 Venturi Atlantique.
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 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Venturi Atlantique. (402 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1957 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Venturi Atlantique.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Packard Patrician | 1998 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Packard | Venturi |
| Model | Patrician | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6135 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2510 mm |
