1969 Checker Aerobus vs. 1961 Fiat 850
To start off, 1969 Checker Aerobus is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 850 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 134 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Checker Aerobus should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 1792 kg more than 1961 Fiat 850. 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 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Checker Aerobus | 1961 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Checker | Fiat |
| Model | Aerobus | 850 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1961 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 3290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 2010 mm |
