1955 Packard Carribean vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1980 Toyota Carina is newer by 25 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.
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 | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Packard | Toyota |
Model | Carribean | Carina |
Year Released | 1955 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5767 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 257 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2510 mm |