1971 Checker Aerobus vs. 2011 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2011 Lotus Elise is newer by 40 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, 2011 Lotus Elise (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1971 Checker Aerobus. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1971 Checker Aerobus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 1479 kg more than 2011 Lotus Elise.
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 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Elise. (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1971 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Checker Aerobus | 2011 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Checker | Lotus |
| Model | Aerobus | Elise |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2011 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 926 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 3785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1118 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 2299 mm |
