2001 Noble M12 vs. 1956 Packard Patrician
To start off, 2001 Noble M12 is newer by 45 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, 2001 Noble M12 (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1956 Packard Patrician. (286 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Noble M12 should accelerate faster than 1956 Packard Patrician. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Packard Patrician weights approximately 1095 kg more than 2001 Noble M12.
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 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Noble M12. (435 Nm). This means 1956 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Noble M12.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Noble M12 | 1956 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Noble | Packard |
| Model | M12 | Patrician |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2544 cc | 6135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.3 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 | 980 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3240 mm |
