1974 Checker Aerobus vs. 1984 Citroen Visa
To start off, 1984 Citroen Visa is newer by 10 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, 1974 Checker Aerobus (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Checker Aerobus should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 1515 kg more than 1984 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Checker Aerobus is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Checker Aerobus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Citroen Visa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (114 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Checker Aerobus | 1984 Citroen Visa | |
| Make | Checker | Citroen |
| Model | Aerobus | Visa |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1984 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 2440 mm |
