1973 Buick Riviera vs. 1973 Checker Aerobus

To start off, both 1973 Buick Riviera 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 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1973 Checker Aerobus. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1973 Checker Aerobus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 365 kg more than 1973 Buick Riviera.

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 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Checker Aerobus. (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Checker Aerobus. 1973 Buick Riviera 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 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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