1996 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1956 Packard Patrician
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Lumina 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) has 86 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Lumina. (200 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Lumina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Packard Patrician weights approximately 545 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Lumina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1956 Packard Patrician is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Packard Patrician. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Lumina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chevrolet Lumina. (311 Nm). This means 1956 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chevrolet Lumina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Lumina | 1956 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Packard |
| Model | Lumina | Patrician |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 6135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 286 HP |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3240 mm |
