1973 Checker Aerobus vs. 1976 Zastava 1300
To start off, 1976 Zastava 1300 is newer by 3 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 126 more horse power than 1976 Zastava 1300. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Checker Aerobus should accelerate faster than 1976 Zastava 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 1445 kg more than 1976 Zastava 1300. 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 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Zastava 1300. (93 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1973 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Zastava 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Checker Aerobus | 1976 Zastava 1300 | |
| Make | Checker | Zastava |
| Model | Aerobus | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1976 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 2430 mm |
