1964 Checker Town vs. 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 6 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1964 Checker Town. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1964 Checker Town. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Checker Town weights approximately 110 kg more than 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Checker Town | 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Checker | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Town | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3768 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2960 mm |
