1973 Checker Aerobus vs. 1963 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1973 Checker Aerobus is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Checker Aerobus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Checker Aerobus (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Checker Aerobus should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 1445 kg more than 1963 Wartburg 312. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Checker Aerobus (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1973 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Checker Aerobus | 1963 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Checker | Wartburg |
| Model | Aerobus | 312 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1963 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 2460 mm |
