1957 Packard Patrician vs. 2001 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2001 TVR Speed 12 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 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 504 more horse power than 1957 Packard Patrician. (286 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1957 Packard Patrician. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 1075 kg more than 2001 TVR Speed 12.
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, 2001 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Packard Patrician. (549 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Packard Patrician.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Packard Patrician | 2001 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Packard | TVR |
| Model | Patrician | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6135 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| 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 | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 57 L |
