1973 Checker Aerobus vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1973 Checker Aerobus is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 (248 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1973 Checker Aerobus. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1973 Checker Aerobus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1973 Checker Aerobus. 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, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Checker Aerobus. (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Checker Aerobus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Checker Aerobus | 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Checker | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Aerobus | 600 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 3910 mm |
