1964 Checker Town vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1977 Holden Kingswood is newer by 13 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 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Holden Kingswood (158 HP @ 4550 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1964 Checker Town. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Holden Kingswood should accelerate faster than 1964 Checker Town. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Checker Town weights approximately 340 kg more than 1977 Holden Kingswood.
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 | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
Make | Checker | Holden |
Model | Town | Kingswood |
Year Released | 1964 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3768 cc | 4141 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4550 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2830 mm |