1964 Austin A 90 vs. 1964 Checker Town
To start off, both 1964 Austin A 90 and 1964 Checker Town were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Checker Town is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Checker Town (212 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1964 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Checker Town should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin A 90.
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 1964 Austin A 90 has manual transmission. 1964 Austin A 90 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:
1964 Austin A 90 | 1964 Checker Town | |
Make | Austin | Checker |
Model | A 90 | Town |
Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 5354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3060 mm |