1974 Checker Aerobus vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 37 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 65 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Checker Aerobus should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 303 kg more than 1974 Checker Aerobus.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender 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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Checker Aerobus | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Checker | Land Rover |
| Model | Aerobus | Defender |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 2370 mm |
