1972 Checker Aerobus vs. 1970 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 1972 Checker Aerobus is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 6,284 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chrysler Town & Country (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1972 Checker Aerobus. (186 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1972 Checker Aerobus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 275 kg more than 1970 Chrysler Town & Country.
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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chrysler Town & Country. (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chrysler Town & Country. 1970 Chrysler Town & Country has automatic transmission and 1972 Checker Aerobus has manual transmission. 1972 Checker Aerobus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Chrysler Town & Country will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Checker Aerobus | 1970 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | Checker | Chrysler |
| Model | Aerobus | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 6284 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 2130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 3110 mm |
