1953 Austin A 70 vs. 1969 Checker Aerobus
To start off, 1969 Checker Aerobus is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Checker Aerobus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Checker Aerobus (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Checker Aerobus should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 1125 kg more than 1953 Austin A 70. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Checker Aerobus (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1969 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 70 | 1969 Checker Aerobus | |
| Make | Austin | Checker |
| Model | A 70 | Aerobus |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1969 |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 6690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 4760 mm |
