1971 Chrysler Valiant vs. 1956 Packard Patrician
To start off, 1971 Chrysler Valiant is newer by 15 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 59 more horse power than 1971 Chrysler Valiant. (227 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 1971 Chrysler Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Packard Patrician weights approximately 575 kg more than 1971 Chrysler Valiant. 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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chrysler Valiant. (461 Nm). This means 1956 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chrysler Valiant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chrysler Valiant | 1956 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Chrysler | Packard |
| Model | Valiant | Patrician |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 6135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.4 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3240 mm |
