1955 Packard Carribean vs. 1982 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1982 Toyota Corolla is newer by 27 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Packard Carribean weights approximately 1379 kg more than 1982 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 | 1982 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Packard | Toyota |
Model | Carribean | Corolla |
Year Released | 1955 | 1982 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6129 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2249 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2410 mm |