1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1956 Packard Patrician
To start off, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 17 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 5,767 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Packard Patrician is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1956 Packard Patrician. (271 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1956 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1956 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Packard |
| Model | V8 Volante | Patrician |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 5767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3240 mm |
