1972 Checker Aerobus vs. 2010 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2010 GMC Canyon is newer by 38 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 4 more horse power than 2010 GMC Canyon. (182 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Checker Aerobus should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Canyon.
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 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Canyon. (190 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Checker Aerobus | 2010 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Checker | GMC |
| Model | Aerobus | Canyon |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 2830 mm |
