1957 Packard Patrician vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz A 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 152 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz A. (134 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz A weights approximately 755 kg more than 1957 Packard Patrician.
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 Mercedes-Benz A, 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 364 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz A. (185 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz A.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Packard Patrician | 2010 Mercedes-Benz A | |
Make | Packard | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Patrician | A |
Year Released | 1957 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6135 cc | 2034 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 549 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
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 | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 60 L |