1964 Alpine A 110 vs. 1966 Checker Town
To start off, 1966 Checker Town is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 3,766 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Checker Town is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Checker Town (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1964 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Checker Town should accelerate faster than 1964 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Checker Town weights approximately 1145 kg more than 1964 Alpine A 110. 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. 1966 Checker Town has automatic transmission and 1964 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1964 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Checker Town will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Alpine A 110 | 1966 Checker Town | |
| Make | Alpine | Checker |
| Model | A 110 | Town |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 3766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 3060 mm |
