1966 Checker Town vs. 1957 Talbot Sport
To start off, 1966 Checker Town is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Talbot Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Talbot Sport would be higher. At 3,766 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Checker Town is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Talbot Sport (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1966 Checker Town. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Talbot Sport should accelerate faster than 1966 Checker Town. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Checker Town weights approximately 720 kg more than 1957 Talbot Sport.
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. 1966 Checker Town has automatic transmission and 1957 Talbot Sport has manual transmission. 1957 Talbot Sport will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Checker Town will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Checker Town | 1957 Talbot Sport | |
Make | Checker | Talbot |
Model | Town | Sport |
Year Released | 1966 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3766 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2510 mm |