1960 Abarth 1600 vs. 1964 Checker Town
To start off, 1964 Checker Town is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Checker Town is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Checker Town (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 1600. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Checker Town should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 1600.
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. 1964 Checker Town has automatic transmission and 1960 Abarth 1600 has manual transmission. 1960 Abarth 1600 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Checker Town will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 1600 | 1964 Checker Town | |
Make | Abarth | Checker |
Model | 1600 | Town |
Year Released | 1960 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 4637 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3060 mm |