1974 Buick Skylark vs. 1964 Checker Town
To start off, 1974 Buick Skylark is newer by 10 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 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Buick Skylark (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1964 Checker Town. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1964 Checker Town. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Checker Town weights approximately 115 kg more than 1974 Buick Skylark.
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 1974 Buick Skylark has manual transmission. 1974 Buick Skylark 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:
| 1974 Buick Skylark | 1964 Checker Town | |
| Make | Buick | Checker |
| Model | Skylark | Town |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 3768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3060 mm |
