1961 BMW 502 vs. 1957 Packard Patrician
To start off, 1961 BMW 502 is newer by 4 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 186 more horse power than 1961 BMW 502. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 1961 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 665 kg more than 1961 BMW 502. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 BMW 502 | 1957 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | BMW | Packard |
| Model | 502 | Patrician |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 6135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 77 L |
