1996 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1956 Packard Patrician
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer 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 6,135 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Packard Patrician is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Packard Patrician (286 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. (160 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Packard Patrician weights approximately 160 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Packard Patrician (549 Nm) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. (345 Nm). This means 1956 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Blazer | 1956 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Packard |
| Model | Blazer | Patrician |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4296 cc | 6135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3240 mm |
