1966 Checker Town vs. 1970 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, 1970 Volkswagen 1302 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Checker Town. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Checker Town would be higher. At 3,766 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Checker Town is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Checker Town (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen 1302. (38 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Checker Town should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen 1302. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Checker Town weights approximately 900 kg more than 1970 Volkswagen 1302. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 1970 Volkswagen 1302 has manual transmission. 1970 Volkswagen 1302 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.
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1966 Checker Town | 1970 Volkswagen 1302 | |
Make | Checker | Volkswagen |
Model | Town | 1302 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3766 cc | 1285 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2410 mm |