1957 Packard Patrician vs. 2011 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Passat 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 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 128 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Passat. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 232 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, 2011 Volkswagen Passat, 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 299 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Passat. (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1957 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Packard Patrician | 2011 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Packard | Volkswagen |
| Model | Patrician | Passat |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6135 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| 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 | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 70 L |
