1957 Packard Patrician vs. 1999 Samsung SM5
To start off, 1999 Samsung SM5 is newer by 42 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 164 more horse power than 1999 Samsung SM5. (122 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 1999 Samsung SM5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 755 kg more than 1999 Samsung SM5. 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 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Samsung SM5. (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1957 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Samsung SM5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Packard Patrician | 1999 Samsung SM5 | |
| Make | Packard | Samsung |
| Model | Patrician | SM5 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6135 cc | 1838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 86 mm |
| 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 | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2710 mm |
