1972 Checker Aerobus vs. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice

To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 21 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. Both 1972 Checker Aerobus and 1993 Chevrolet Caprice are equipped with a 5,733 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (257 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1972 Checker Aerobus. (186 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1972 Checker Aerobus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 555 kg more than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice.

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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice. (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1972 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Chevrolet Caprice. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice 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. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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