1956 Packard Carribean vs. 1998 Venturi 400
To start off, 1998 Venturi 400 is newer by 42 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, 1998 Venturi 400 (396 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1956 Packard Carribean. (256 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1956 Packard Carribean.
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 | 1998 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | Packard | Venturi |
| Model | Carribean | 400 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5767 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2500 mm |
