When you were a kid, you likely found yourself in the toy section of the store as your parent bought the weekly groceries. In this aisle, you would marvel at the selection of toy cars they had available. You might never have imagined these toy cars harken to the model cars you know today. However, model cars come in a wider scale of sizes, but why? Keep reading to learn a few things you should know about the different sizes of model cars.

Sizes and Scales

When you first delve into the world of model cars, you might find yourself confused about the different sizes and scales. Usually, you will see the scales in a fraction or a ratio, which can be perplexing. It helps to know that fractions and ratios communicate the same idea.

One represents the actual size of the car, while the other number represents how many times smaller the model car is. So, a car model on the 1:64 scale is 1/64th the size of the actual vehicle. Now that you understand how scaling works, here is what you need to know about the different sizes of model cars.

1:18 Scale

1:18 is the most common scale size you will find in model cars. This scale is the most popular because it is large enough to include the precise accuracy that collectors want to see without taking up too much space. Cars in scales bigger than 1:18 are quite large, making for even more detailed models. Collectors will usually only purchase a car in this size if they are a superfan or have a model they adore.

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1:24 Scale

The scale you choose will depend on what you value as a collector and your spacing restrictions. For example, you may be a fan of a wide variety of cars that you want models of but don’t have the available space for the 1:18 scale. That is why the 1:24 is the next best option, as it is still large enough to have fine features in a smaller size that accommodates your display space.