1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 1964 Checker Town
To start off, both 1964 Aston Martin DB5 and 1964 Checker Town were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Checker Town is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1964 Checker Town. (165 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 1964 Checker Town.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 1964 Checker Town | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Checker |
| Model | DB5 | Town |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3995 cc | 4637 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3060 mm |
