1969 Checker Aerobus vs. 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1969 Checker Aerobus is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 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 5 more horse power than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. (180 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Checker Aerobus should accelerate faster than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1 kg more than 1969 Checker Aerobus.
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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1969 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Checker Aerobus | 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Checker | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Aerobus | 500 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1944 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 2406 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 3300 mm |
