1964 Checker Town vs. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1964 Checker Town is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Checker Town is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1964 Checker Town. (212 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1964 Checker Town.
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 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 has manual transmission. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 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.
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1964 Checker Town | 1961 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Checker | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Town | 300 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2410 mm |