1999 Dodge Viper vs. 1956 Packard Carribean
To start off, 1999 Dodge Viper is newer by 43 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 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Viper (377 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1956 Packard Carribean. (256 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1956 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:
| 1999 Dodge Viper | 1956 Packard Carribean | |
| Make | Dodge | Packard |
| Model | Viper | Carribean |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 5767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 377 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3240 mm |
