1957 Packard Patrician vs. 2009 Tata Indica
To start off, 2009 Tata Indica is newer by 52 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 212 more horse power than 2009 Tata Indica. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 1070 kg more than 2009 Tata Indica. 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, 2009 Tata Indica, 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 434 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Indica. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Packard Patrician | 2009 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Packard | Tata |
| Model | Patrician | Indica |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6135 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| 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 | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 37 L |
