1964 Checker Town vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, 1964 Checker Town is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 3,768 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Checker Town is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Checker Town (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1959 Porsche 356. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Checker Town should accelerate faster than 1959 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Checker Town weights approximately 865 kg more than 1959 Porsche 356. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 1959 Porsche 356 has manual transmission. 1959 Porsche 356 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 | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Checker | Porsche |
| Model | Town | 356 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3768 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2130 mm |
