1957 Packard Patrician vs. 2000 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2000 Renault Laguna is newer by 43 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 138 more horse power than 2000 Renault Laguna. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 2000 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 500 kg more than 2000 Renault Laguna. 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, 2000 Renault Laguna, 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 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Laguna. (327 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1957 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Packard Patrician | 2000 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Packard | Renault |
| Model | Patrician | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6135 cc | 2187 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 327 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 70 L |
