1964 Checker Town vs. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Checker Town. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Checker Town would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1964 Checker Town. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1964 Checker Town. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 730 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.
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1964 Checker Town | 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
Make | Checker | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Town | 600 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3768 cc | 6330 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 2450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2990 mm |