1969 Checker Aerobus vs. 1998 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 1998 TVR Speed 12 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 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 605 more horse power than 1969 Checker Aerobus. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1969 Checker Aerobus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 1405 kg more than 1998 TVR Speed 12.
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, 1998 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Checker Aerobus. (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Checker Aerobus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Checker Aerobus | 1998 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Checker | TVR |
| Model | Aerobus | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1998 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 2570 mm |
