1957 Packard Patrician vs. 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
To start off, 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is newer by 44 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, 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (318 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1957 Packard Patrician. (286 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph should accelerate faster than 1957 Packard Patrician. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 225 kg more than 1957 Packard Patrician. 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. (489 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1957 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Packard Patrician | 2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | |
| Make | Packard | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Patrician | Silver Seraph |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6135 cc | 5377 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 79 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 | 2300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 94 L |
