1973 Checker Aerobus vs. 1975 Porsche 924
To start off, 1975 Porsche 924 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Checker Aerobus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Checker Aerobus 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 62 more horse power than 1975 Porsche 924. (123 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Checker Aerobus should accelerate faster than 1975 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 1225 kg more than 1975 Porsche 924. 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 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Porsche 924. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Checker Aerobus | 1975 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Checker | Porsche |
| Model | Aerobus | 924 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1975 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 2500 mm |
