1955 Packard Carribean vs. 1985 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1985 Toyota Corolla is newer by 30 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 184 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (122 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Packard Carribean should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Packard Carribean weights approximately 1259 kg more than 1985 Toyota Corolla. 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 | 1985 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Packard | Toyota |
| Model | Carribean | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6129 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2249 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2410 mm |
