1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1974 Checker Aerobus
To start off, both 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 1974 Checker Aerobus were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Checker Aerobus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Checker Aerobus (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Checker Aerobus should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 1365 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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, 1974 Checker Aerobus (463 Nm) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1974 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1974 Checker Aerobus | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Checker |
| Model | Giulia | Aerobus |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 6690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 4760 mm |
