1974 Checker Aerobus vs. 2010 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 36 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Camaro (426 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1974 Checker Aerobus. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1974 Checker Aerobus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 654 kg more than 2010 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 2010 Chevrolet Camaro (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Checker Aerobus. (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Checker Aerobus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Checker Aerobus | 2010 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Checker | Chevrolet |
| Model | Aerobus | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2010 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 426 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1751 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 2852 mm |
