1970 Checker Aerobus vs. 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Checker Aerobus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Checker Aerobus would be higher. Both 1970 Checker Aerobus and 1971 Chevrolet Corvette are equipped with a 5,733 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1970 Checker Aerobus. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1970 Checker Aerobus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 876 kg more than 1971 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Checker Aerobus. (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Checker Aerobus.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Checker Aerobus | 1971 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Checker | Chevrolet |
Model | Aerobus | Corvette |
Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1529 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 2500 mm |