1956 Packard Carribean vs. 1996 Volvo 960
To start off, 1996 Volvo 960 is newer by 40 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 88 more horse power than 1996 Volvo 960. (168 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Packard Carribean should accelerate faster than 1996 Volvo 960.
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 | 1996 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Packard | Volvo |
| Model | Carribean | 960 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5767 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2780 mm |
