1957 Packard Patrician vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 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 Chevrolet Silverado (360 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1957 Packard Patrician. (286 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1957 Packard Patrician. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 658 kg more than 1957 Packard Patrician. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1957 Packard Patrician (549 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado. (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1957 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Packard Patrician | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
Make | Packard | Chevrolet |
Model | Patrician | Silverado |
Year Released | 1957 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6135 cc | 5999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 549 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 2733 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 5860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 3650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 136 L |