1957 Packard Patrician vs. 2012 Aston Martin DB9
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 55 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 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1957 Packard Patrician. (271 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1957 Packard Patrician.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Packard Patrician | 2012 Aston Martin DB9 | |
| Make | Packard | Aston Martin |
| Model | Patrician | DB9 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5767 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4709 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2746 mm |
