2009 BMW 650 vs. 1956 Packard Carribean
To start off, 2009 BMW 650 is newer by 53 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, 2009 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1956 Packard Carribean. (306 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1956 Packard Carribean. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Packard Carribean weights approximately 719 kg more than 2009 BMW 650.
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 650 | 1956 Packard Carribean | |
Make | BMW | Packard |
Model | 650 | Carribean |
Year Released | 2009 | 1956 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 6129 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2249 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3240 mm |