1956 Packard Carribean vs. 2008 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 52 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 147 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Packard Carribean should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Packard Carribean weights approximately 837 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tacoma. 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 | 2008 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Packard | Toyota |
| Model | Carribean | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6129 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2249 kg | 1412 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2800 mm |
