1973 Checker Aerobus vs. 1968 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1973 Checker Aerobus is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Opel Olympia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Opel Olympia 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 126 more horse power than 1968 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Checker Aerobus should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 1625 kg more than 1968 Opel Olympia. 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, 1973 Checker Aerobus (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel Olympia. (86 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1973 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Checker Aerobus | 1968 Opel Olympia | |
| Make | Checker | Opel |
| Model | Aerobus | Olympia |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1078 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 2420 mm |
