1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1970 Checker Aerobus
To start off, 1970 Checker Aerobus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Checker Aerobus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Checker Aerobus (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Checker Aerobus should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 1405 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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, 1970 Checker Aerobus (463 Nm) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1970 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1970 Checker Aerobus | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Checker |
Model | Giulia | Aerobus |
Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 463 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 2405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 6690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 4760 mm |