2006 BMW Z4 vs. 1956 Packard Patrician
To start off, 2006 BMW Z4 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Packard Patrician. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Packard Patrician would be higher. At 6,135 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Packard Patrician is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Packard Patrician (286 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2006 BMW Z4. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Packard Patrician weights approximately 740 kg more than 2006 BMW Z4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1956 Packard Patrician (549 Nm) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW Z4. (245 Nm). This means 1956 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW Z4 | 1956 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | BMW | Packard |
| Model | Z4 | Patrician |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 6135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 77 L |
