1957 Packard Patrician vs. 2005 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2005 Subaru Forester 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, 1957 Packard Patrician (286 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Forester. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 619 kg more than 2005 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester 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, 1957 Packard Patrician (549 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Forester. (184 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1957 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Packard Patrician | 2005 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Packard | Subaru |
| Model | Patrician | Forester |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6135 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1456 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 60 L |
