1962 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1957 Packard Patrician
To start off, 1962 Cadillac Eldorado is newer by 5 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 6,389 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Packard Patrician (286 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1962 Cadillac Eldorado. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 1962 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 55 kg more than 1957 Packard Patrician.
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, 1962 Cadillac Eldorado (582 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Packard Patrician. (549 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1962 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Packard Patrician.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Cadillac Eldorado | 1957 Packard Patrician | |
Make | Cadillac | Packard |
Model | Eldorado | Patrician |
Year Released | 1962 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6389 cc | 6135 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 582 Nm | 549 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 104.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2130 kg | 2075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 5580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 77 L |