1944 Packard 12 vs. 1993 Porsche 911
To start off, 1993 Porsche 911 is newer by 49 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 7,756 cc (12 cylinders), 1944 Packard 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1944 Packard 12. (173 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1944 Packard 12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Packard 12 weights approximately 1245 kg more than 1993 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:
| 1944 Packard 12 | 1993 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Packard | Porsche |
| Model | 12 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1944 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7756 cc | 3162 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5800 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1260 mm |
