1957 Packard Patrician vs. 1955 Packard Carribean
To start off, 1957 Packard Patrician is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Packard Carribean. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Packard Carribean would be higher. At 6,135 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Packard Patrician is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Packard Patrician (286 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1955 Packard Carribean. (257 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Packard Patrician should accelerate faster than 1955 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:
| 1957 Packard Patrician | 1955 Packard Carribean | |
| Make | Packard | Packard |
| Model | Patrician | Carribean |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6135 cc | 5767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 3240 mm |
