1966 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1966 Checker Town
To start off, both 1966 Alfa Romeo GT and 1966 Checker Town were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,766 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Checker Town is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Checker Town (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Checker Town should accelerate faster than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Checker Town weights approximately 790 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo GT. 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. 1966 Checker Town has automatic transmission and 1966 Alfa Romeo GT has manual transmission. 1966 Alfa Romeo GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Checker Town will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1966 Alfa Romeo GT | 1966 Checker Town | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Checker |
Model | GT | Town |
Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3060 mm |