1969 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1964 Checker Town
To start off, 1969 Austin 3-Litre is newer by 5 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 3,768 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Checker Town is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Austin 3-Litre (124 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1964 Checker Town. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Austin 3-Litre should accelerate faster than 1964 Checker Town. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Checker Town weights approximately 230 kg more than 1969 Austin 3-Litre.
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:
1969 Austin 3-Litre | 1964 Checker Town | |
Make | Austin | Checker |
Model | 3-Litre | Town |
Year Released | 1969 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3060 mm |