1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1957 Packard Patrician
To start off, 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is newer by 18 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 6,135 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Packard Patrician is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Packard Patrician (286 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 995 kg more than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. 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, 1957 Packard Patrician (549 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (142 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1957 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1957 Packard Patrician | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Packard |
Model | Alfetta | Patrician |
Year Released | 1975 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 6135 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 549 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 104.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 2075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 77 L |