2009 Bentley Azure vs. 1957 Packard Patrician
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 52 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 6,761 cc, 2009 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Azure (451 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1957 Packard Patrician. (286 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1957 Packard Patrician. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Azure weights approximately 620 kg more than 1957 Packard Patrician. 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, 2009 Bentley Azure (876 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Packard Patrician. (549 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Packard Patrician.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Azure | 1957 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Bentley | Packard |
| Model | Azure | Patrician |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 6135 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 451 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 876 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 77 L |
