1974 Checker Aerobus vs. 1959 Fiat 1800
To start off, 1974 Checker Aerobus is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1800 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 110 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1800. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Checker Aerobus should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 1190 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1800. 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 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1800. (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Checker Aerobus | 1959 Fiat 1800 | |
| Make | Checker | Fiat |
| Model | Aerobus | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 2650 mm |
