1957 Packard Patrician vs. 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton is newer by 49 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, 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1957 Packard Patrician. (286 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 1957 Packard Patrician. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 757 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton.
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, 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, 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, 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton (551 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Packard Patrician. (549 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Packard Patrician.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Packard Patrician | 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Packard | Volkswagen |
| Model | Patrician | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6135 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 551 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 90 L |
