1957 Packard Patrician vs. 2013 BMW M6
To start off, 2013 BMW M6 is newer by 56 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, 2013 BMW M6 (552 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1957 Packard Patrician. (286 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1957 Packard Patrician. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 145 kg more than 2013 BMW M6.
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, 2013 BMW M6 (678 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Packard Patrician. (549 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Packard Patrician.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Packard Patrician | 2013 BMW M6 | |
| Make | Packard | BMW |
| Model | Patrician | M6 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6135 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4903 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2106 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1374 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2851 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 80 L |
