1972 Checker Aerobus vs. 1974 Volvo 140
To start off, 1974 Volvo 140 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 63 more horse power than 1974 Volvo 140. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Checker Aerobus should accelerate faster than 1974 Volvo 140.
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 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volvo 140. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volvo 140.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Checker Aerobus | 1974 Volvo 140 | |
| Make | Checker | Volvo |
| Model | Aerobus | 140 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1974 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2127 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 2620 mm |
