1964 Checker Town vs. 1980 Mazda 323
To start off, 1980 Mazda 323 is newer by 16 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.
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 | 1980 Mazda 323 | |
Make | Checker | Mazda |
Model | Town | 323 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4637 cc | 1415 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2320 mm |