1971 Checker Aerobus vs. 2000 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2000 Toyota Mark II is newer by 29 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, 2000 Toyota Mark II (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1971 Checker Aerobus. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Mark II should accelerate faster than 1971 Checker Aerobus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 785 kg more than 2000 Toyota Mark II.
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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Mark II. (378 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Mark II. 2000 Toyota Mark II has automatic transmission and 1971 Checker Aerobus has manual transmission. 1971 Checker Aerobus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Toyota Mark II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Checker Aerobus | 2000 Toyota Mark II | |
Make | Checker | Toyota |
Model | Aerobus | Mark II |
Year Released | 1971 | 2000 |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 378 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 2710 mm |