1969 Checker Aerobus vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corolla is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Checker Aerobus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Checker Aerobus 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 123 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Checker Aerobus should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 1585 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corolla. 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 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1969 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Checker Aerobus | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Checker | Toyota |
| Model | Aerobus | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1975 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 2340 mm |
