2007 Dodge Nitro vs. 1956 Packard Patrician
To start off, 2007 Dodge Nitro 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 76 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Nitro. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Nitro.
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 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Nitro. (319 Nm). This means 1956 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Nitro.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Dodge Nitro | 1956 Packard Patrician | |
Make | Dodge | Packard |
Model | Nitro | Patrician |
Year Released | 2007 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3699 cc | 6135 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 549 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 77 L |