2007 Chevrolet Express vs. 1956 Packard Patrician
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Express 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 Chevrolet Express (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1956 Packard Patrician. (286 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1956 Packard Patrician. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 310 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.
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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Express. (454 Nm). This means 1956 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Express | 1956 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Packard |
| Model | Express | Patrician |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5326 cc | 6135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 77 L |
