1972 Checker Aerobus vs. 1974 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 1974 Nissan Fairlady is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Checker Aerobus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Checker Aerobus 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 77 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Fairlady. (109 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Checker Aerobus should accelerate faster than 1974 Nissan Fairlady. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 1410 kg more than 1974 Nissan Fairlady. 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 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Fairlady. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Fairlady.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Checker Aerobus | 1974 Nissan Fairlady | |
| Make | Checker | Nissan |
| Model | Aerobus | Fairlady |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1974 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 2310 mm |
