1964 Checker Town vs. 1964 TVR Griffith
To start off, both 1964 Checker Town and 1964 TVR Griffith were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,726 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 TVR Griffith (229 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1964 Checker Town. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1964 Checker Town. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Checker Town weights approximately 855 kg more than 1964 TVR Griffith.
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 1964 TVR Griffith has manual transmission. 1964 TVR Griffith 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 | 1964 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | Checker | TVR |
| Model | Town | Griffith |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3768 cc | 4726 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 229 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2170 mm |
