1957 Buick 40 vs. 1973 Checker Aerobus
To start off, 1973 Checker Aerobus is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Buick 40 (248 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1973 Checker Aerobus. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1973 Checker Aerobus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 610 kg more than 1957 Buick 40.
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, 1957 Buick 40 (515 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Checker Aerobus. (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1957 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Checker Aerobus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Buick 40 | 1973 Checker Aerobus | |
| Make | Buick | Checker |
| Model | 40 | Aerobus |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 4760 mm |
