1974 Checker Aerobus vs. 2012 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2012 Lotus Exige is newer by 38 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, 2012 Lotus Exige (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1974 Checker Aerobus. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1974 Checker Aerobus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 1463 kg more than 2012 Lotus Exige.
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 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Exige. (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1974 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Checker Aerobus | 2012 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Checker | Lotus |
| Model | Aerobus | Exige |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 942 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 3797 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1727 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1158 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 2299 mm |
