1969 Checker Aerobus vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 40 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1969 Checker Aerobus. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1969 Checker Aerobus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 303 kg more than 1969 Checker Aerobus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Checker Aerobus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Discovery. (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1969 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Checker Aerobus | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Checker | Land Rover |
| Model | Aerobus | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2009 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2718 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 2890 mm |
