1985 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1957 Packard Patrician
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 28 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 340 kg more than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice.
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) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice. (346 Nm). This means 1957 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Chevrolet Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Chevrolet Caprice | 1957 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Packard |
| Model | Caprice | Patrician |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5001 cc | 6135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 286 HP |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3240 mm |
