1964 Checker Town vs. 1981 Vauxhall Royale
To start off, 1981 Vauxhall Royale is newer by 17 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 | 1981 Vauxhall Royale | |
Make | Checker | Vauxhall |
Model | Town | Royale |
Year Released | 1964 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4637 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 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 | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2690 mm |