1957 Packard Patrician vs. 2012 Audi R8
To start off, 2012 Audi R8 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 6,135 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Packard Patrician is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi R8 (525 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1957 Packard Patrician. (286 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi R8 should accelerate faster than 1957 Packard Patrician. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 390 kg more than 2012 Audi R8.
Because 2012 Audi R8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Packard Patrician. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi R8 will offer significantly more control. 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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi R8. (530 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1957 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi R8.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Packard Patrician | 2012 Audi R8 | |
Make | Packard | Audi |
Model | Patrician | R8 |
Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6135 cc | 5200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 525 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 549 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4435 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1252 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 90 L |