2008 BMW 540 vs. 1952 Packard Patrician
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Packard Patrician. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Packard Patrician would be higher. At 5,199 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Packard Patrician is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
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2008 BMW 540 | 1952 Packard Patrician | |
Make | BMW | Packard |
Model | 540 | Patrician |
Year Released | 2008 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5199 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3230 mm |