1959 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1964 Checker Town
To start off, 1964 Checker Town is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1964 Checker Town. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1964 Checker Town. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 852 kg more than 1964 Checker Town. 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:
1959 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1964 Checker Town | |
Make | Cadillac | Checker |
Model | Fleetwood | Town |
Year Released | 1959 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6382 cc | 3768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6160 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3810 mm | 3060 mm |