1972 Checker Aerobus vs. 1975 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1975 Toyota Crown is newer by 3 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 84 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Checker Aerobus should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 1049 kg more than 1975 Toyota Crown. 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 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1972 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Crown. 1975 Toyota Crown 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. 1975 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Checker Aerobus | 1975 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Checker | Toyota |
| Model | Aerobus | Crown |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1975 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 2700 mm |
