1974 Checker Aerobus vs. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1974 Checker Aerobus is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,491 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (420 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1974 Checker Aerobus. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1974 Checker Aerobus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 930 kg more than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (563 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Checker Aerobus. (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Checker Aerobus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Checker Aerobus | 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Checker | Chevrolet |
| Model | Aerobus | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 6491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 2500 mm |
