1965 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1956 Packard Patrician
To start off, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 is newer by 9 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, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1956 Packard Patrician. (286 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1956 Packard Patrician. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Packard Patrician weights approximately 545 kg more than 1965 Aston Martin DB5.
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 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Aston Martin DB5. (389 Nm). This means 1956 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Aston Martin DB5.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Aston Martin DB5 | 1956 Packard Patrician | |
Make | Aston Martin | Packard |
Model | DB5 | Patrician |
Year Released | 1965 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3995 cc | 6135 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 314 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 389 Nm | 549 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 104.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 77 L |