1969 Checker Aerobus vs. 1961 Renault Floride
To start off, 1969 Checker Aerobus is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Renault Floride 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 150 more horse power than 1961 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Checker Aerobus should accelerate faster than 1961 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 1645 kg more than 1961 Renault Floride. 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 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1969 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Checker Aerobus | 1961 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Checker | Renault |
| Model | Aerobus | Floride |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1961 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 2270 mm |
