1978 BMW 628 vs. 1964 Checker Town
To start off, 1978 BMW 628 is newer by 14 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, 1978 BMW 628 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1964 Checker Town. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1964 Checker Town.
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:
| 1978 BMW 628 | 1964 Checker Town | |
| Make | BMW | Checker |
| Model | 628 | Town |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 3768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3060 mm |
