1967 Alpine A 110 vs. 1956 Packard Carribean
To start off, 1967 Alpine A 110 is newer by 11 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, 1956 Packard Carribean (256 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1967 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Packard Carribean should accelerate faster than 1967 Alpine A 110.
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:
| 1967 Alpine A 110 | 1956 Packard Carribean | |
| Make | Alpine | Packard |
| Model | A 110 | Carribean |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 955 cc | 5767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 3240 mm |
