1971 Checker Aerobus vs. 1971 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, both 1971 Checker Aerobus and 1971 Mazda Cosmo were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Checker Aerobus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Checker Aerobus (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1971 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Checker Aerobus should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda Cosmo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 1465 kg more than 1971 Mazda Cosmo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Checker Aerobus (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Checker Aerobus | 1971 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Checker | Mazda |
| Model | Aerobus | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1964 cc |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 2210 mm |
