1983 BMW M6 vs. 1957 Packard Patrician
To start off, 1983 BMW M6 is newer by 26 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 4 more horse power than 1983 BMW M6. (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW M6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 570 kg more than 1983 BMW M6. 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 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW M6. (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1957 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW M6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW M6 | 1957 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | BMW | Packard |
| Model | M6 | Patrician |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 6135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 77 L |
