1973 Checker Aerobus vs. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 17 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 51 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. (134 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Checker Aerobus should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 210 kg more than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Checker Aerobus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. (308 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1973 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Checker Aerobus | 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Checker | Toyota |
| Model | Aerobus | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1990 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 2195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 2860 mm |
