1972 Checker Aerobus vs. 1968 Toyota Century
To start off, 1972 Checker Aerobus is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Century 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 59 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Checker Aerobus should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 705 kg more than 1968 Toyota Century. 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 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Century. (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Checker Aerobus | 1968 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Checker | Toyota |
| Model | Aerobus | Century |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 2870 mm |
