1956 Packard Carribean vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 1995 Porsche 968 is newer by 39 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 6,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Packard Carribean is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Packard Carribean (306 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1995 Porsche 968. (302 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Packard Carribean should accelerate faster than 1995 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Packard Carribean weights approximately 949 kg more than 1995 Porsche 968. 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:
| 1956 Packard Carribean | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Packard | Porsche |
| Model | Carribean | 968 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6129 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2249 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2410 mm |
