2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1956 Packard Patrician
To start off, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 44 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, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 (435 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1956 Packard Patrician. (286 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1956 Packard Patrician. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Packard Patrician weights approximately 295 kg more than 2000 Aston Martin DB7.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1956 Packard Patrician (549 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Aston Martin DB7. (540 Nm). This means 1956 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Aston Martin DB7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 1956 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Packard |
| Model | DB7 | Patrician |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 6135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 77 L |
