1982 Lamborghini LM vs. 1957 Packard Patrician
To start off, 1982 Lamborghini LM 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, 1982 Lamborghini LM (327 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1957 Packard Patrician. (286 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lamborghini LM should accelerate faster than 1957 Packard Patrician. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lamborghini LM weights approximately 525 kg more than 1957 Packard Patrician. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Lamborghini LM is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Packard Patrician. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Lamborghini LM will offer significantly more control. 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 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lamborghini LM. (427 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1957 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lamborghini LM.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Lamborghini LM | 1957 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Packard |
| Model | LM | Patrician |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4754 cc | 6135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 327 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.6 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2600 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3240 mm |
