2008 BMW 550 vs. 1957 Packard Patrician
To start off, 2008 BMW 550 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 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1957 Packard Patrician. (286 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1957 Packard Patrician. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Packard Patrician weights approximately 415 kg more than 2008 BMW 550.
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, 1957 Packard Patrician (549 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 550. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1957 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 550 | 1957 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | BMW | Packard |
| Model | 550 | Patrician |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 6135 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 77 L |
