2001 Citroen C5 vs. 1957 Packard Patrician
To start off, 2001 Citroen C5 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 171 more horse power than 2001 Citroen C5. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 2001 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 785 kg more than 2001 Citroen C5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1957 Packard Patrician is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Packard Patrician. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Citroen C5, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 382 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Citroen C5. (167 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Citroen C5 | 1957 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Citroen | Packard |
| Model | C5 | Patrician |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1749 cc | 6135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 77 L |
