1972 Checker Aerobus vs. 1992 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1992 Toyota Supra is newer by 20 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, 1992 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1972 Checker Aerobus. (186 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1972 Checker Aerobus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 848 kg more than 1992 Toyota Supra.
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 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Supra. (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1972 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Checker Aerobus | 1992 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Checker | Toyota |
| Model | Aerobus | Supra |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1992 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 2730 mm |
