1941 Packard 12 vs. 1976 Porsche 911
To start off, 1976 Porsche 911 is newer by 35 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Packard 12 weights approximately 1349 kg more than 1976 Porsche 911.
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 | 1976 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Packard | Porsche |
Model | 12 | 911 |
Year Released | 1941 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 7756 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2424 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5800 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2270 mm |