1964 Checker Town vs. 1975 Toyota Corona

To start off, 1975 Toyota Corona is newer by 11 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 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Checker Town is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Checker Town (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Checker Town should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona.

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 1975 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1975 Toyota Corona 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 1975 Toyota Corona
Make Checker Toyota
Model Town Corona
Year Released 1964 1975
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4637 cc 1587 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 165 HP 84 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 5600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Length 5210 mm 4260 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1600 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 3060 mm 2510 mm


 

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