1973 Checker Aerobus vs. 1973 Peugeot 404
To start off, both 1973 Checker Aerobus and 1973 Peugeot 404 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 130 more horse power than 1973 Peugeot 404. (55 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Checker Aerobus should accelerate faster than 1973 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 1295 kg more than 1973 Peugeot 404. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Checker Aerobus | 1973 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Checker | Peugeot |
| Model | Aerobus | 404 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 2850 mm |
