1969 Checker Aerobus vs. 1969 Holden Monaro
To start off, both 1969 Checker Aerobus and 1969 Holden Monaro were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 1969 Checker Aerobus and 1969 Holden Monaro are equipped with a 5,733 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Holden Monaro (296 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1969 Checker Aerobus. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1969 Checker Aerobus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 910 kg more than 1969 Holden Monaro.
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 Holden Monaro (516 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Checker Aerobus. (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Checker Aerobus.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Checker Aerobus | 1969 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Checker | Holden |
Model | Aerobus | Monaro |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 464 Nm | 516 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 2830 mm |