1994 BMW 518 vs. 1957 Packard Patrician
To start off, 1994 BMW 518 is newer by 37 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 172 more horse power than 1994 BMW 518. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 915 kg more than 1994 BMW 518. 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 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 518. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1957 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 518 | 1957 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | BMW | Packard |
| Model | 518 | Patrician |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 6135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3240 mm |
