2007 BMW 328 vs. 1956 Packard Patrician
To start off, 2007 BMW 328 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, 1956 Packard Patrician (286 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2007 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 328.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Packard Patrician (549 Nm) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 328. (271 Nm). This means 1956 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 328 | 1956 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | BMW | Packard |
| Model | 328 | Patrician |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 6135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 77 L |
