1943 Packard 12 vs. 1970 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1970 Toyota Carina is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Packard 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Packard 12 would be higher. At 7,299 cc (12 cylinders), 1943 Packard 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Packard 12 weights approximately 1605 kg more than 1970 Toyota Carina.
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:
1943 Packard 12 | 1970 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Packard | Toyota |
Model | 12 | Carina |
Year Released | 1943 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7299 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 115 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5800 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2430 mm |