1976 Avanti Avanti vs. 1956 Packard Patrician
To start off, 1976 Avanti Avanti is newer by 20 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 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Packard Patrician (286 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1976 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 1976 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Packard Patrician weights approximately 495 kg more than 1976 Avanti Avanti. 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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Avanti Avanti. (442 Nm). This means 1956 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Avanti Avanti.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Avanti Avanti | 1956 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Avanti | Packard |
| Model | Avanti | Patrician |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 6570 cc | 6135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 442 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3240 mm |
