1970 Checker Aerobus vs. 2002 Honda Civic

To start off, 2002 Honda Civic is newer by 32 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, 1970 Checker Aerobus (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Checker Aerobus should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 1291 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1970 Checker Aerobus is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Checker Aerobus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (153 Nm). This means 1970 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic.

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