1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1956 Packard Carribean
To start off, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 23 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, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1956 Packard Carribean. (306 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1956 Packard Carribean. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Packard Carribean weights approximately 259 kg more than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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:
| 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1956 Packard Carribean | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Packard |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Carribean |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 6129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2249 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3240 mm |
