1971 Checker Aerobus vs. 1972 Plymouth Fury
To start off, 1972 Plymouth Fury is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Checker Aerobus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Checker Aerobus would be higher. At 7,205 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Fury is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Fury (225 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1971 Checker Aerobus. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Fury should accelerate faster than 1971 Checker Aerobus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 520 kg more than 1972 Plymouth Fury.
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, 1972 Plymouth Fury (477 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Checker Aerobus. (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Checker Aerobus.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Checker Aerobus | 1972 Plymouth Fury | |
Make | Checker | Plymouth |
Model | Aerobus | Fury |
Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 7205 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 477 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 3060 mm |