1996 BMW 740 vs. 1956 Packard Patrician
To start off, 1996 BMW 740 is newer by 40 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 5,767 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Packard Patrician is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1956 Packard Patrician. (271 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1956 Packard Patrician.
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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1996 BMW 740 | 1956 Packard Patrician | |
Make | BMW | Packard |
Model | 740 | Patrician |
Year Released | 1996 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 3240 mm |