1964 Checker Town vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2002 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 38 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, 2002 Mercedes-Benz C (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1964 Checker Town. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1964 Checker Town. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Checker Town weights approximately 255 kg more than 2002 Mercedes-Benz C.
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 | 2002 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Checker | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Town | C |
Year Released | 1964 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3768 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2570 mm |