1968 Alpine A 110 vs. 1964 Checker Town
To start off, 1968 Alpine A 110 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Checker Town. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Checker Town would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Checker Town is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Checker Town (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1968 Alpine A 110. (49 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Checker Town should accelerate faster than 1968 Alpine A 110.
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. 1964 Checker Town has automatic transmission and 1968 Alpine A 110 has manual transmission. 1968 Alpine A 110 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Checker Town will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alpine A 110 | 1964 Checker Town | |
| Make | Alpine | Checker |
| Model | A 110 | Town |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 4637 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 3060 mm |
