1970 Checker Aerobus vs. 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep
To start off, both 1970 Checker Aerobus and 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Checker Aerobus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Checker Aerobus (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep. (68 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Checker Aerobus should accelerate faster than 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 785 kg more than 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Checker Aerobus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep 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, 1970 Checker Aerobus (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep. (177 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1970 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Checker Aerobus | 1970 Mitsubishi Jeep | |
| Make | Checker | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Aerobus | Jeep |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2659 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 2650 mm |
