2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1956 Packard Patrician
To start off, 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 52 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 127 more horse power than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (159 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Packard Patrician weights approximately 905 kg more than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 361 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (188 Nm). This means 1956 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1956 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Mazda | Packard |
| Model | MX-5 Miata | Patrician |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 6135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 77 L |
