1956 Packard Carribean vs. 1975 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1975 Toyota Carina is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Packard Carribean. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Packard Carribean would be higher. At 5,767 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Packard Carribean is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Packard Carribean (256 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Carina. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Packard Carribean should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Carina.
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:
| 1956 Packard Carribean | 1975 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Packard | Toyota |
| Model | Carribean | Carina |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5767 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2430 mm |
