1966 Checker Town vs. 1980 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1980 Nissan Sunny is newer by 14 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Checker Town weights approximately 890 kg more than 1980 Nissan Sunny.
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 1980 Nissan Sunny has manual transmission. 1980 Nissan Sunny 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 | 1980 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Checker | Nissan |
Model | Town | Sunny |
Year Released | 1966 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3766 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2350 mm |