1956 Packard Carribean vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 57 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (316 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1956 Packard Carribean. (256 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series 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.
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1956 Packard Carribean | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
Make | Packard | BMW |
Model | Carribean | 3 Series |
Year Released | 1956 | 2013 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5767 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1961 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2760 mm |