1964 Checker Town vs. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 25 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. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 (231 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1964 Checker Town. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1964 Checker Town. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Checker Town weights approximately 230 kg more than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300.
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.
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1964 Checker Town | 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Checker | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Town | 300 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3768 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 231 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2810 mm |