1941 Packard 12 vs. 1963 Porsche 356
To start off, 1963 Porsche 356 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Packard 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Packard 12 would be higher. At 7,756 cc (12 cylinders), 1941 Packard 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1941 Packard 12 (173 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1963 Porsche 356. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1941 Packard 12 should accelerate faster than 1963 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Packard 12 weights approximately 1490 kg more than 1963 Porsche 356. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1941 Packard 12 | 1963 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Packard | Porsche |
| Model | 12 | 356 |
| Year Released | 1941 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7756 cc | 1581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2424 kg | 934 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5800 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2110 mm |
