1957 Packard Patrician vs. 2003 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2003 Toyota Corolla is newer by 46 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 189 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Corolla. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 905 kg more than 2003 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2003 Toyota Corolla, 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 407 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Corolla. (142 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1957 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Packard Patrician | 2003 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Packard | Toyota |
| Model | Patrician | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6135 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 84.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 55 L |
