1974 Checker Aerobus vs. 2002 Porsche 911
To start off, 2002 Porsche 911 is newer by 28 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, 2002 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1974 Checker Aerobus. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1974 Checker Aerobus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 975 kg more than 2002 Porsche 911.
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) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Porsche 911. (370 Nm). This means 1974 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Checker Aerobus | 2002 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Checker | Porsche |
| Model | Aerobus | 911 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2002 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 2360 mm |
