1957 Packard Patrician vs. 2012 Buick LaCrosse
To start off, 2012 Buick LaCrosse 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, 1957 Packard Patrician (286 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 335 kg more than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Buick LaCrosse, 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 316 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Buick LaCrosse. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1957 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Packard Patrician | 2012 Buick LaCrosse | |
| Make | Packard | Buick |
| Model | Patrician | LaCrosse |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6135 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 5001 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1857 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2837 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 59 L |
