1990 Alpine V6 vs. 1964 Checker Town
To start off, 1990 Alpine V6 is newer by 26 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 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Checker Town is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Checker Town (212 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1990 Alpine V6. (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Checker Town should accelerate faster than 1990 Alpine V6.
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 1990 Alpine V6 has manual transmission. 1990 Alpine V6 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:
| 1990 Alpine V6 | 1964 Checker Town | |
| Make | Alpine | Checker |
| Model | V6 | Town |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 5354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 3060 mm |
