1957 Packard Patrician vs. 2013 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 56 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, 1957 Packard Patrician (286 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2013 Porsche Cayenne. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 2013 Porsche Cayenne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Cayenne weights approximately 100 kg more than 1957 Packard Patrician.
Because 2013 Porsche Cayenne is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1957 Packard Patrician. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (550 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Packard Patrician. (549 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Packard Patrician.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Packard Patrician | 2013 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Packard | Porsche |
| Model | Patrician | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6135 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 549 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.8 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.8 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2075 kg | 2175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2154 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1705 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2895 mm |
