1973 Checker Aerobus vs. 1971 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 1973 Checker Aerobus is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Vauxhall Firenza 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 81 more horse power than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. (104 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Checker Aerobus should accelerate faster than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 1415 kg more than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. 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 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. (159 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1973 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Checker Aerobus | 1971 Vauxhall Firenza | |
| Make | Checker | Vauxhall |
| Model | Aerobus | Firenza |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1971 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 2470 mm |
