1974 Checker Aerobus vs. 1974 MG Midget
To start off, both 1974 Checker Aerobus and 1974 MG Midget were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 121 more horse power than 1974 MG Midget. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Checker Aerobus should accelerate faster than 1974 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 1685 kg more than 1974 MG Midget. 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 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 MG Midget. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Checker Aerobus | 1974 MG Midget | |
| Make | Checker | MG |
| Model | Aerobus | Midget |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 2040 mm |
