2007 Honda Accord vs. 1956 Packard Patrician
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord 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 119 more horse power than 2007 Honda Accord. (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Packard Patrician weights approximately 1000 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Packard Patrician. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord will offer significantly more control. 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 332 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (217 Nm). This means 1956 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Accord | 1956 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Honda | Packard |
| Model | Accord | Patrician |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 6135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 77 L |
