1973 BMW 3.3 vs. 1973 Checker Aerobus
To start off, both 1973 BMW 3.3 and 1973 Checker Aerobus were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Checker Aerobus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW 3.3 (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1973 Checker Aerobus. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW 3.3 should accelerate faster than 1973 Checker Aerobus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 955 kg more than 1973 BMW 3.3.
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, 1973 Checker Aerobus (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW 3.3. (289 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW 3.3. 1973 BMW 3.3 has automatic transmission and 1973 Checker Aerobus has manual transmission. 1973 Checker Aerobus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 BMW 3.3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 BMW 3.3 | 1973 Checker Aerobus | |
Make | BMW | Checker |
Model | 3.3 | Aerobus |
Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
Engine Size | 3295 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 289 Nm | 463 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 6690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 4760 mm |