1964 Checker Town vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 29 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 5,956 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E (375 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1964 Checker Town. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1964 Checker Town.
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 | 1993 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Checker | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Town | E |
Year Released | 1964 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3768 cc | 5956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2810 mm |