1966 Checker Town vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 13 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 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Checker Town (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Checker Town should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Checker Town weights approximately 95 kg more than 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Checker Town | 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Make | Checker | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Town | Eighty-Eight |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3766 cc | 3790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2960 mm |
