1979 Buick Estate vs. 1966 Checker Town
To start off, 1979 Buick Estate is newer by 13 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Estate (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1966 Checker Town. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1966 Checker Town. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 150 kg more than 1966 Checker Town. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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:
| 1979 Buick Estate | 1966 Checker Town | |
| Make | Buick | Checker |
| Model | Estate | Town |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3060 mm |
