1957 Packard Patrician vs. 1999 Seat Toledo
To start off, 1999 Seat Toledo 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 182 more horse power than 1999 Seat Toledo. (104 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 1999 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 925 kg more than 1999 Seat Toledo. 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, 1999 Seat Toledo, 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 1999 Seat Toledo. (145 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1957 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Packard Patrician | 1999 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Packard | Seat |
| Model | Patrician | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6135 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 55 L |
