1973 Checker Aerobus vs. 1973 Peugeot 204
To start off, both 1973 Checker Aerobus and 1973 Peugeot 204 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 138 more horse power than 1973 Peugeot 204. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Checker Aerobus should accelerate faster than 1973 Peugeot 204. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 1540 kg more than 1973 Peugeot 204. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Checker Aerobus is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Checker Aerobus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Peugeot 204, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Peugeot 204. (84 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Peugeot 204.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Checker Aerobus | 1973 Peugeot 204 | |
| Make | Checker | Peugeot |
| Model | Aerobus | 204 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 2610 mm |
