1957 Packard Patrician vs. 2000 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2000 TVR Tuscan 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, 2000 TVR Tuscan (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1957 Packard Patrician. (286 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1957 Packard Patrician. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 900 kg more than 2000 TVR Tuscan.
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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 TVR Tuscan. (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1957 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 TVR Tuscan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Packard Patrician | 2000 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Packard | TVR |
| Model | Patrician | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6135 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 92 mm |
| 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 | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 58 L |
