1974 Checker Aerobus vs. 1956 Talbot 2500
To start off, 1974 Checker Aerobus is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Talbot 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Talbot 2500 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 67 more horse power than 1956 Talbot 2500. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Checker Aerobus should accelerate faster than 1956 Talbot 2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 1405 kg more than 1956 Talbot 2500. 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 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Talbot 2500. (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1974 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Talbot 2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Checker Aerobus | 1956 Talbot 2500 | |
| Make | Checker | Talbot |
| Model | Aerobus | 2500 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 2510 mm |
