1944 Packard 12 vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 68 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1944 Packard 12. (173 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 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 1040 kg more than 2012 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 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Packard | Porsche |
| Model | 12 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1944 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7756 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5800 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2451 mm |
