1949 Bristol 400 vs. 1955 Packard Carribean
To start off, 1955 Packard Carribean is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 5,767 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Packard Carribean is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Packard Carribean (257 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Packard Carribean should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 400.
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:
| 1949 Bristol 400 | 1955 Packard Carribean | |
| Make | Bristol | Packard |
| Model | 400 | Carribean |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3240 mm |
