1964 Checker Town vs. 1999 Kia Potentia
To start off, 1999 Kia Potentia 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 3,768 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Checker Town is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Kia Potentia (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1964 Checker Town. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 1964 Checker Town. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Checker Town weights approximately 250 kg more than 1999 Kia Potentia.
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 1999 Kia Potentia has manual transmission. 1999 Kia Potentia 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:
| 1964 Checker Town | 1999 Kia Potentia | |
| Make | Checker | Kia |
| Model | Town | Potentia |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3768 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2720 mm |
