1982 Fiat Argenta vs. 1957 Packard Patrician
To start off, 1982 Fiat Argenta is newer by 25 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 186 more horse power than 1982 Fiat Argenta. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat Argenta.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Packard Patrician (549 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat Argenta. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1957 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat Argenta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Fiat Argenta | 1957 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Fiat | Packard |
| Model | Argenta | Patrician |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 6135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 77 L |
