1/34 compared with 1/32 scale

[firebuff123]

Hello. Has anyone compared sizes of First Gear 1/34 Mack & Freightliner tankers - with Code 3 1/32 Diamond Plate (and Franklin Mint) engines and trucks? Dimensions sound compatible, so why the difference in stated scale? Any insights or comparison photos are appreciated!

[Sirentoys]

Realistically They are pretty close to each other. As for why each used that particular scale? Who knows. It is like why some use 1/24 and other 1/25. And Welly goes all 1/27 scale.

[firebuff123]

Thank you. Interesting!

[Chariots of Fire]

There is only a 6% difference in size between 1/34 scale and 1/32. But for something as long as a piece of fire apparatus the difference would be quite visible. For example apparatus with a 240 inch wheel base in 1/34 scale would be 7.06 inches. That same 240 inch wheel base in 1/32 scale would be 7.5 inches. Putting both pieces side by side and the length difference would be obvious.

[firebuff123]

That is very helpful for sure, exactly what I was wondering. Thanks very much for the precise measures!