1970 Checker Aerobus vs. 1971 Jensen SP

To start off, 1971 Jensen SP 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. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Jensen SP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Jensen SP (385 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1970 Checker Aerobus. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jensen SP should accelerate faster than 1970 Checker Aerobus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 622 kg more than 1971 Jensen SP.

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 Jensen SP (557 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Checker Aerobus. (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Jensen SP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Checker Aerobus. 1971 Jensen SP has automatic transmission and 1970 Checker Aerobus has manual transmission. 1970 Checker Aerobus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Jensen SP will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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