1969 Checker Aerobus vs. 1963 Holden FB Special
To start off, 1969 Checker Aerobus is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Holden FB Special. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Holden FB Special 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 121 more horse power than 1963 Holden FB Special. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Checker Aerobus should accelerate faster than 1963 Holden FB Special. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 1305 kg more than 1963 Holden FB Special. 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 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Holden FB Special. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1969 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Holden FB Special.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Checker Aerobus | 1963 Holden FB Special | |
| Make | Checker | Holden |
| Model | Aerobus | FB Special |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1963 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 2670 mm |
