1999 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1964 Checker Town
To start off, 1999 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 35 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 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1964 Checker Town. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1964 Checker Town. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Checker Town weights approximately 38 kg more than 1999 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 1964 Checker Town is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Checker Town. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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:
| 1999 Buick Park Avenue | 1964 Checker Town | |
| Make | Buick | Checker |
| Model | Park Avenue | Town |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 3768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1682 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3060 mm |
