1998 Nissan Pickup vs. 1954 Packard Patrician
To start off, 1998 Nissan Pickup is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Packard Patrician. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Packard Patrician would be higher. At 5,200 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Packard Patrician 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. 1954 Packard Patrician has automatic transmission and 1998 Nissan Pickup has manual transmission. 1998 Nissan Pickup will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1954 Packard Patrician will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Nissan Pickup | 1954 Packard Patrician | |
Make | Nissan | Packard |
Model | Pickup | Patrician |
Year Released | 1998 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3230 mm |