1964 Checker Town vs. 1980 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1980 Vauxhall Carlton 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 3,768 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Checker Town is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Checker Town weights approximately 590 kg more than 1980 Vauxhall Carlton.
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 1980 Vauxhall Carlton has manual transmission. 1980 Vauxhall Carlton 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 | 1980 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Checker | Vauxhall |
Model | Town | Carlton |
Year Released | 1964 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3768 cc | 1979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2680 mm |