2004 Honda Accord vs. 1957 Packard Patrician
To start off, 2004 Honda Accord 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, 1957 Packard Patrician (286 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2004 Honda Accord. (161 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 693 kg more than 2004 Honda Accord. 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, 2004 Honda Accord, 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) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Accord. (218 Nm). This means 1957 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Accord | 1957 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Honda | Packard |
| Model | Accord | Patrician |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 6135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1382 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 77 L |
