1993 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1956 Packard Patrician
To start off, 1993 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Packard Patrician. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Packard Patrician would be higher. At 6,135 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Packard Patrician is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1956 Packard Patrician. (286 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1956 Packard Patrician. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Packard Patrician weights approximately 75 kg more than 1993 Aston Martin Virage.
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, 1956 Packard Patrician (549 Nm) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Aston Martin Virage. (451 Nm). This means 1956 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Aston Martin Virage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Aston Martin Virage | 1956 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Packard |
| Model | Virage | Patrician |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 6135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1580 mm |
