1966 Checker Town vs. 2003 Vauxhall Monaro

To start off, 2003 Vauxhall Monaro is newer by 37 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Vauxhall Monaro (328 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1966 Checker Town. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 1966 Checker Town. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Checker Town weights approximately 65 kg more than 2003 Vauxhall Monaro.

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 2003 Vauxhall Monaro has manual transmission. 2003 Vauxhall Monaro 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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