1944 Packard 12 vs. 1975 Porsche 930
To start off, 1975 Porsche 930 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Packard 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Packard 12 would be higher. At 7,301 cc (12 cylinders), 1944 Packard 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Packard 12 weights approximately 1310 kg more than 1975 Porsche 930.
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:
1944 Packard 12 | 1975 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Packard | Porsche |
Model | 12 | 930 |
Year Released | 1944 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 7301 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 256 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5800 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2510 mm |