1970 Checker Aerobus vs. 2012 BMW 328
To start off, 2012 BMW 328 is newer by 42 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, 2012 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1970 Checker Aerobus. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1970 Checker Aerobus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 670 kg more than 2012 BMW 328.
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 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1970 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Checker Aerobus | 2012 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Checker | BMW |
| Model | Aerobus | 328 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 2810 mm |
