1955 Packard Carribean vs. 1967 Volkswagen Sedan
To start off, 1967 Volkswagen Sedan is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Packard Carribean. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Packard Carribean would be higher. At 6,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Packard Carribean is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Packard Carribean (306 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1967 Volkswagen Sedan. (45 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Packard Carribean should accelerate faster than 1967 Volkswagen Sedan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Packard Carribean weights approximately 1439 kg more than 1967 Volkswagen Sedan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 | 1967 Volkswagen Sedan | |
| Make | Packard | Volkswagen |
| Model | Carribean | Sedan |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6129 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2249 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2410 mm |
