2005 Opel Tigra vs. 1957 Packard Patrician
To start off, 2005 Opel Tigra 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, 1957 Packard Patrician (286 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 2005 Opel Tigra. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Tigra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 870 kg more than 2005 Opel Tigra. 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, 2005 Opel Tigra, 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 @ 2800 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Tigra. (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1957 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Tigra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Opel Tigra | 1957 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Opel | Packard |
| Model | Tigra | Patrician |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1194 cc | 6135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1580 mm |
