1955 Packard Carribean vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corolla is newer by 20 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 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 181 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Packard Carribean should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla.
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 | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Packard | Toyota |
Model | Carribean | Corolla |
Year Released | 1955 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5767 cc | 1406 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 257 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2410 mm |