1973 Checker Aerobus vs. 2002 Honda S2000
To start off, 2002 Honda S2000 is newer by 29 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, 2002 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1973 Checker Aerobus. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1973 Checker Aerobus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 1140 kg more than 2002 Honda S2000.
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 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1973 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Checker Aerobus | 2002 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Checker | Honda |
| Model | Aerobus | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2002 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 2370 mm |
