2009 BMW 550 vs. 1955 Packard Carribean
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Packard Carribean. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Packard Carribean would be higher. At 5,767 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Packard Carribean is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1955 Packard Carribean. (257 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1955 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.
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2009 BMW 550 | 1955 Packard Carribean | |
Make | BMW | Packard |
Model | 550 | Carribean |
Year Released | 2009 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5767 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3240 mm |