1957 Packard Patrician vs. 1956 Packard Carribean
To start off, 1957 Packard Patrician is newer by 1 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 35 more horse power than 1957 Packard Patrician. (271 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Packard Carribean should accelerate faster than 1957 Packard Patrician.
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 | 1956 Packard Carribean | |
| Make | Packard | Packard |
| Model | Patrician | Carribean |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5767 cc | 6129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 3240 mm |
