1961 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1956 Packard Carribean
To start off, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 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 79 more horse power than 1961 Chevrolet Corvette. (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Packard Carribean should accelerate faster than 1961 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Packard Carribean weights approximately 849 kg more than 1961 Chevrolet Corvette. 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:
| 1961 Chevrolet Corvette | 1956 Packard Carribean | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Packard |
| Model | Corvette | Carribean |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4637 cc | 6129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2249 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3240 mm |
