1966 Checker Town vs. 1966 MG Midget
To start off, both 1966 Checker Town and 1966 MG Midget 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 60 more horse power than 1966 MG Midget. (58 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Checker Town should accelerate faster than 1966 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Checker Town weights approximately 985 kg more than 1966 MG Midget. 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 MG Midget has manual transmission. 1966 MG Midget 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Checker Town | 1966 MG Midget | |
| Make | Checker | MG |
| Model | Town | Midget |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3766 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1372 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1232 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2032 mm |
