1966 Checker Town vs. 1979 Porsche 936
To start off, 1979 Porsche 936 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Checker Town. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Checker Town would be higher. At 3,766 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Checker Town is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 936 (573 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 455 more horse power than 1966 Checker Town. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1966 Checker Town. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Checker Town weights approximately 1018 kg more than 1979 Porsche 936.
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 1979 Porsche 936 has manual transmission. 1979 Porsche 936 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 | 1979 Porsche 936 | |
| Make | Checker | Porsche |
| Model | Town | 936 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3766 cc | 2142 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 573 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 702 kg |
