2007 Audi Q7 vs. 1956 Packard Patrician
To start off, 2007 Audi Q7 is newer by 51 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, 2007 Audi Q7 (344 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1956 Packard Patrician. (286 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 1956 Packard Patrician. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi Q7 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1956 Packard Patrician. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Audi Q7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Packard Patrician. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi Q7 will offer significantly more control. 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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Audi Q7. (440 Nm). This means 1956 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Audi Q7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi Q7 | 1956 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Audi | Packard |
| Model | Q7 | Patrician |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4198 cc | 6135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2240 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 77 L |
