2007 BMW M3 vs. 1957 Packard Patrician
To start off, 2007 BMW M3 is newer by 50 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, 2007 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1957 Packard Patrician. (286 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1957 Packard Patrician. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 505 kg more than 2007 BMW M3.
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, 1957 Packard Patrician (549 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW M3. (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1957 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M3 | 1957 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | BMW | Packard |
| Model | M3 | Patrician |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 6135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 77 L |
