1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1956 Packard Patrician
To start off, 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Packard Patrician. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Packard Patrician would be higher. At 6,135 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Packard Patrician is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Packard Patrician (286 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Packard Patrician weights approximately 1118 kg more than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 1956 Packard Patrician (549 Nm) has 436 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (113 Nm). This means 1956 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1956 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Packard |
| Model | Giulietta | Patrician |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 6135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 957 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 77 L |
