2007 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1956 Packard Patrician
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette 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 7,010 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 219 more horse power than 1956 Packard Patrician. (286 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1956 Packard Patrician.
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, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Packard Patrician. (549 Nm). This means 2007 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Packard Patrician.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Corvette | 1956 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Packard |
| Model | Corvette | Patrician |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7010 cc | 6135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 505 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 637 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 77 L |
