1974 Checker Aerobus vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Checker Aerobus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Checker Aerobus would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Checker Aerobus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (242 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1974 Checker Aerobus. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1974 Checker Aerobus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 865 kg more than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500.
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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500. (401 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 has automatic transmission and 1974 Checker Aerobus has manual transmission. 1974 Checker Aerobus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Checker Aerobus | 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Checker | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Aerobus | 500 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1980 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 2470 mm |
