2004 Cadillac XLR vs. 1957 Packard Patrician
To start off, 2004 Cadillac XLR is newer by 47 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, 2004 Cadillac XLR (320 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1957 Packard Patrician. (286 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 1957 Packard Patrician. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 435 kg more than 2004 Cadillac XLR.
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 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Cadillac XLR. (408 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1957 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Cadillac XLR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Cadillac XLR | 1957 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Cadillac | Packard |
| Model | XLR | Patrician |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 6135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 77 L |
