1972 Checker Aerobus vs. 1960 Fiat 500

To start off, 1972 Checker Aerobus is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Checker Aerobus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Checker Aerobus (186 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Checker Aerobus should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 1850 kg more than 1960 Fiat 500. 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, 1972 Checker Aerobus (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 433 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 500. (30 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 500.

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