1955 Packard Carribean vs. 2010 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 55 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 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1955 Packard Carribean. (306 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1955 Packard Carribean. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Packard Carribean weights approximately 809 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Corvette.
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 | 2010 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Packard | Chevrolet |
| Model | Carribean | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6129 cc | 7000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 505 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2249 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1237 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2685 mm |
