1969 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1969 Checker Aerobus
To start off, both 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider and 1969 Checker Aerobus were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 96 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Checker Aerobus should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 1425 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. 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) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (115 Nm). This means 1969 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1969 Checker Aerobus | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Checker |
| Model | Spider | Aerobus |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 6690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 4760 mm |
