1975 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1952 Packard Patrician
To start off, 1975 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Packard Patrician. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Packard Patrician would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
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1975 Chevrolet Caprice | 1952 Packard Patrician | |
Make | Chevrolet | Packard |
Model | Caprice | Patrician |
Year Released | 1975 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 5580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 3230 mm |