1994 BMW 854 vs. 1952 Packard Patrician
To start off, 1994 BMW 854 is newer by 42 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 5,378 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 BMW 854 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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1994 BMW 854 | 1952 Packard Patrician | |
Make | BMW | Packard |
Model | 854 | Patrician |
Year Released | 1994 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5378 cc | 5199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 323 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3230 mm |