1989 BMW 750 vs. 1952 Packard Patrician

To start off, 1989 BMW 750 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Packard Patrician. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Packard Patrician would be higher. At 5,199 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Packard Patrician is equipped with a bigger engine.

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.

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1989 BMW 750 1952 Packard Patrician
Make BMW Packard
Model 750 Patrician
Year Released 1989 1952
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4988 cc 5199 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 295 HP 0 HP
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 5580 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1990 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1580 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 3230 mm