1964 Bristol 408 vs. 1964 Checker Town
To start off, both 1964 Bristol 408 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 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Bristol 408 (216 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1964 Checker Town. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1964 Checker Town. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Checker Town weights approximately 135 kg more than 1964 Bristol 408.
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 Bristol 408 | 1964 Checker Town | |
| Make | Bristol | Checker |
| Model | 408 | Town |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5130 cc | 3768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3060 mm |
