1957 Packard Carribean vs. 1979 Vauxhall Royale
To start off, 1979 Vauxhall Royale is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Packard Carribean. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Packard Carribean would be higher. At 5,767 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Packard Carribean is equipped with a bigger engine.
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:
1957 Packard Carribean | 1979 Vauxhall Royale | |
Make | Packard | Vauxhall |
Model | Carribean | Royale |
Year Released | 1957 | 1979 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5767 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2670 mm |