1971 Checker Aerobus vs. 1988 Lada 2107
To start off, 1988 Lada 2107 is newer by 17 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 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 109 more horse power than 1988 Lada 2107. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Checker Aerobus should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada 2107. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 1345 kg more than 1988 Lada 2107. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1971 Checker Aerobus (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada 2107. (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1971 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada 2107.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Checker Aerobus | 1988 Lada 2107 | |
| Make | Checker | Lada |
| Model | Aerobus | 2107 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1988 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 2430 mm |
