1974 Checker Aerobus vs. 1994 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 1994 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 20 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, 1994 Infiniti Q45 (277 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1974 Checker Aerobus. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1974 Checker Aerobus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 655 kg more than 1994 Infiniti Q45.
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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Infiniti Q45. (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Infiniti Q45. 1994 Infiniti Q45 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. 1994 Infiniti Q45 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Checker Aerobus | 1994 Infiniti Q45 | |
| Make | Checker | Infiniti |
| Model | Aerobus | Q45 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1994 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 396 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 5080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 2890 mm |
