2005 Chrysler 300 vs. 1957 Packard Patrician
To start off, 2005 Chrysler 300 is newer by 48 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, 2005 Chrysler 300 (335 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1957 Packard Patrician. (286 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1957 Packard Patrician. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 165 kg more than 2005 Chrysler 300.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Packard Patrician (549 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chrysler 300. (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler 300 | 1957 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Chrysler | Packard |
| Model | 300 | Patrician |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 6135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 77 L |
