2000 Bentley Arnage vs. 1956 Packard Carribean
To start off, 2000 Bentley Arnage is newer by 44 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, 2000 Bentley Arnage (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1956 Packard Carribean. (306 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1956 Packard Carribean. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 73 kg more than 1956 Packard Carribean. 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:
| 2000 Bentley Arnage | 1956 Packard Carribean | |
| Make | Bentley | Packard |
| Model | Arnage | Carribean |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 6129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2322 kg | 2249 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3240 mm |
