1970 Checker Aerobus vs. 1998 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 1998 Porsche Boxster is newer by 28 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Checker Aerobus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche Boxster (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1970 Checker Aerobus. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1970 Checker Aerobus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 1155 kg more than 1998 Porsche Boxster.
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, 1970 Checker Aerobus (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Porsche Boxster. (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Checker Aerobus | 1998 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Checker | Porsche |
| Model | Aerobus | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1998 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2480 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 2360 mm |
