1974 Checker Aerobus vs. 1967 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1974 Checker Aerobus is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mazda Luce 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 115 more horse power than 1967 Mazda Luce. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Checker Aerobus should accelerate faster than 1967 Mazda Luce. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 1355 kg more than 1967 Mazda Luce. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Checker Aerobus (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mazda Luce. (118 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1974 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Checker Aerobus | 1967 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Checker | Mazda |
| Model | Aerobus | Luce |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1967 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 2510 mm |
