1957 Packard Patrician vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK 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 Mercedes-Benz SLK (409 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1957 Packard Patrician. (286 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 1957 Packard Patrician. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 465 kg more than 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (540 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1957 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Packard Patrician | 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Packard | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Patrician | SLK |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6135 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 8 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 409 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4146 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2006 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2430 mm |
