1973 Checker Aerobus vs. 1991 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 1991 Venturi Cabriolet is newer by 18 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, 1991 Venturi Cabriolet (200 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1973 Checker Aerobus. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Venturi Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1973 Checker Aerobus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 1109 kg more than 1991 Venturi Cabriolet.
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 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Venturi Cabriolet. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Venturi Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Checker Aerobus | 1991 Venturi Cabriolet | |
| Make | Checker | Venturi |
| Model | Aerobus | Cabriolet |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1991 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 2410 mm |
