1957 Packard Patrician vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 48 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1957 Packard Patrician. (286 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1957 Packard Patrician. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 335 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Because 2005 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Packard Patrician. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (560 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Packard Patrician. (549 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Packard Patrician.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Packard Patrician | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Packard | Porsche |
Model | Patrician | 911 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6135 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 549 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 76.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 64 L |