2005 BMW 520 vs. 1955 Packard Patrician
To start off, 2005 BMW 520 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Packard Patrician. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Packard Patrician would be higher. At 5,767 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Packard Patrician is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Packard Patrician (271 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2005 BMW 520. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 520.
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.
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2005 BMW 520 | 1955 Packard Patrician | |
Make | BMW | Packard |
Model | 520 | Patrician |
Year Released | 2005 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 5767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3240 mm |