1941 Packard 12 vs. 2004 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 63 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, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 431 more horse power than 1941 Packard 12. (173 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1941 Packard 12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Packard 12 weights approximately 1079 kg more than 2004 Porsche Carrera GT.
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 | 2004 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Packard | Porsche |
| Model | 12 | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 1941 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7756 cc | 5731 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2424 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5800 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2740 mm |
