1957 Packard Patrician vs. 2010 Kia Forte
To start off, 2010 Kia Forte is newer by 53 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 113 more horse power than 2010 Kia Forte. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Forte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 781 kg more than 2010 Kia Forte. 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, 2010 Kia Forte, 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 321 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Forte. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Forte.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Packard Patrician | 2010 Kia Forte | |
Make | Packard | Kia |
Model | Patrician | Forte |
Year Released | 1957 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6135 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 549 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1294 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4529 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1775 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 52 L |