1957 Packard Patrician vs. 2011 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2011 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 54 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 5,767 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Packard Patrician is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Packard Patrician (271 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2011 Mazda RX-8. (212 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda RX-8.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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.
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1957 Packard Patrician | 2011 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Packard | Mazda |
Model | Patrician | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5767 cc | 1300 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1341 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2703 mm |