1964 Checker Town vs. 1972 Nissan 240 C
To start off, 1972 Nissan 240 C is newer by 8 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 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Checker Town is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 1972 Nissan 240 C has manual transmission. 1972 Nissan 240 C 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 Checker Town | 1972 Nissan 240 C | |
Make | Checker | Nissan |
Model | Town | 240 C |
Year Released | 1964 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2700 mm |