1969 Checker Aerobus vs. 1998 Nissan Stagea
To start off, 1998 Nissan Stagea is newer by 29 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 56 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Stagea. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Checker Aerobus should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Stagea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 975 kg more than 1998 Nissan Stagea. 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 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Stagea. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1969 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Stagea. 1998 Nissan Stagea has automatic transmission and 1969 Checker Aerobus has manual transmission. 1969 Checker Aerobus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Nissan Stagea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Checker Aerobus | 1998 Nissan Stagea | |
| Make | Checker | Nissan |
| Model | Aerobus | Stagea |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1998 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 2730 mm |
