1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1956 Packard Patrician
To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 12 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 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1956 Packard Patrician. (286 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1956 Packard Patrician. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Packard Patrician weights approximately 175 kg more than 1968 Buick Riviera.
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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Packard Patrician. (549 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Packard Patrician.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 1956 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Buick | Packard |
| Model | Riviera | Patrician |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 6135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 77 L |
