2001 BMW 318 vs. 1957 Packard Patrician
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 44 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 6,135 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Packard Patrician is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Packard Patrician (286 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2001 BMW 318. (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 605 kg more than 2001 BMW 318. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1957 Packard Patrician (549 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1957 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 318 | 1957 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | BMW | Packard |
| Model | 318 | Patrician |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 77 L |
