1957 Packard Patrician vs. 1999 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 1999 TVR Cerbera 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, 1999 TVR Cerbera (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1957 Packard Patrician. (286 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1957 Packard Patrician. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 950 kg more than 1999 TVR Cerbera.
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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 TVR Cerbera. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1957 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 TVR Cerbera.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Packard Patrician | 1999 TVR Cerbera | |
Make | Packard | TVR |
Model | Patrician | Cerbera |
Year Released | 1957 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6135 cc | 4185 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 549 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2580 mm |