1972 Checker Aerobus vs. 1984 Volvo 740
To start off, 1984 Volvo 740 is newer by 12 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 105 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 740. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Checker Aerobus should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1984 Volvo 740. 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 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 740. (143 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Checker Aerobus | 1984 Volvo 740 | |
| Make | Checker | Volvo |
| Model | Aerobus | 740 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1984 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2316 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 2780 mm |
