2000 BMW Z9 vs. 1956 Packard Patrician
To start off, 2000 BMW Z9 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 5,767 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Packard Patrician is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW Z9 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1956 Packard Patrician. (271 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW Z9 should accelerate faster than 1956 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:
| 2000 BMW Z9 | 1956 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | BMW | Packard |
| Model | Z9 | Patrician |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3240 mm |
