2009 BMW 530 vs. 1943 Packard 12
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 66 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Packard 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Packard 12 would be higher. At 7,756 cc (12 cylinders), 1943 Packard 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1943 Packard 12. (174 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1943 Packard 12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Packard 12 weights approximately 895 kg more than 2009 BMW 530.
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:
| 2009 BMW 530 | 1943 Packard 12 | |
| Make | BMW | Packard |
| Model | 530 | 12 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1943 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 7756 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 2420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3440 mm |
