1972 Checker Aerobus vs. 2009 Saturn Sky

To start off, 2009 Saturn Sky is newer by 37 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 15 more horse power than 2009 Saturn Sky. (171 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Checker Aerobus should accelerate faster than 2009 Saturn Sky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 1061 kg more than 2009 Saturn Sky. 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 296 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Saturn Sky. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Saturn Sky.

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