1974 Checker Aerobus vs. 1956 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1974 Checker Aerobus is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Appia would be higher. 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 142 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Checker Aerobus should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 1545 kg more than 1956 Lancia Appia. 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 @ 2800 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Appia. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Checker Aerobus | 1956 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Checker | Lancia |
| Model | Aerobus | Appia |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 78 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 2520 mm |
