1964 Checker Town vs. 2004 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2004 Porsche Boxster is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Checker Town. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Checker Town would be higher. At 3,768 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Checker Town is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Boxster (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1964 Checker Town. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1964 Checker Town. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Checker Town weights approximately 335 kg more than 2004 Porsche Boxster.
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 Checker Town | 2004 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Checker | Porsche |
| Model | Town | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3768 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2420 mm |
