1944 Packard 12 vs. 1996 Toyota Cresta
To start off, 1996 Toyota Cresta is newer by 52 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, 1996 Toyota Cresta (217 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1944 Packard 12. (173 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Cresta should accelerate faster than 1944 Packard 12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Packard 12 weights approximately 960 kg more than 1996 Toyota Cresta.
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. 1996 Toyota Cresta has automatic transmission and 1944 Packard 12 has manual transmission. 1944 Packard 12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Toyota Cresta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1944 Packard 12 | 1996 Toyota Cresta | |
| Make | Packard | Toyota |
| Model | 12 | Cresta |
| Year Released | 1944 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7756 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5800 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2740 mm |
