1970 Checker Aerobus vs. 2007 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2007 Panoz Esperante is newer by 37 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, 2007 Panoz Esperante (305 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1970 Checker Aerobus. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Panoz Esperante should accelerate faster than 1970 Checker Aerobus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 870 kg more than 2007 Panoz Esperante.
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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Panoz Esperante. (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1970 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Checker Aerobus | 2007 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Checker | Panoz |
| Model | Aerobus | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 2700 mm |
