1973 Checker Aerobus vs. 1980 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1980 Opel Commodore is newer by 7 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 70 more horse power than 1980 Opel Commodore. (115 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Checker Aerobus should accelerate faster than 1980 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 1205 kg more than 1980 Opel Commodore. 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 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Opel Commodore. (179 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1973 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Checker Aerobus | 1980 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Checker | Opel |
| Model | Aerobus | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1980 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 2670 mm |
