1955 Packard Carribean vs. 1955 Buick Century
To start off, both 1955 Packard Carribean and 1955 Buick Century were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,767 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Packard Carribean is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Packard Carribean (257 HP) has 21 more horse power than 1955 Buick Century. (236 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Packard Carribean should accelerate faster than 1955 Buick Century.
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:
1955 Packard Carribean | 1955 Buick Century | |
Make | Packard | Buick |
Model | Carribean | Century |
Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5767 cc | 5281 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 257 HP | 236 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |