1974 Checker Aerobus vs. 1990 Lada Niva
To start off, 1990 Lada Niva is newer by 16 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 109 more horse power than 1990 Lada Niva. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Checker Aerobus should accelerate faster than 1990 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 1255 kg more than 1990 Lada Niva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Checker Aerobus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Lada Niva will offer significantly more control. 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 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Checker Aerobus | 1990 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Checker | Lada |
| Model | Aerobus | Niva |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1990 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 2210 mm |
