2008 Acura MDX vs. 1957 Packard Patrician
To start off, 2008 Acura MDX is newer by 51 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, 2008 Acura MDX (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1957 Packard Patrician. (286 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 1957 Packard Patrician. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 625 kg more than 2008 Acura MDX.
Because 2008 Acura MDX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Packard Patrician. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Acura MDX 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, 1957 Packard Patrician (549 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Acura MDX. (373 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1957 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura MDX | 1957 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Acura | Packard |
| Model | MDX | Patrician |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3664 cc | 6135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 77 L |
