1966 Checker Town vs. 1966 Lotus Europa
To start off, both 1966 Checker Town and 1966 Lotus Europa 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 42 more horse power than 1966 Lotus Europa. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Checker Town should accelerate faster than 1966 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Checker Town weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1966 Lotus Europa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Checker Town | 1966 Lotus Europa | |
| Make | Checker | Lotus |
| Model | Town | Europa |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3766 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2340 mm |
