1999 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1957 Packard Patrician
To start off, 1999 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Packard Patrician. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Packard Patrician would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Brooklands (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1957 Packard Patrician. (271 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1957 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Brooklands | 1957 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Bentley | Packard |
| Model | Brooklands | Patrician |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 5767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 3240 mm |
