1957 Packard Patrician vs. 2008 Peugeot 207
To start off, 2008 Peugeot 207 is newer by 51 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 167 more horse power than 2008 Peugeot 207. (119 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 2008 Peugeot 207. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 825 kg more than 2008 Peugeot 207. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Packard Patrician (549 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 207. (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1957 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 207.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Packard Patrician | 2008 Peugeot 207 | |
| Make | Packard | Peugeot |
| Model | Patrician | 207 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6135 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 49 L |
