1986 BMW 730 vs. 1966 Checker Town
To start off, 1986 BMW 730 is newer by 20 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 3,766 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Checker Town is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 730 (197 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1966 Checker Town. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1966 Checker Town. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Checker Town weights approximately 120 kg more than 1986 BMW 730.
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. 1966 Checker Town has automatic transmission and 1986 BMW 730 has manual transmission. 1986 BMW 730 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Checker Town will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW 730 | 1966 Checker Town | |
| Make | BMW | Checker |
| Model | 730 | Town |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3060 mm |
