1974 Checker Aerobus vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera 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 Porsche Panamera (429 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1974 Checker Aerobus. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1974 Checker Aerobus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 485 kg more than 2012 Porsche Panamera.
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, 2012 Porsche Panamera (520 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Checker Aerobus. (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Checker Aerobus. 2012 Porsche Panamera 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. 2012 Porsche Panamera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Checker Aerobus | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Checker | Porsche |
| Model | Aerobus | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4806 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 429 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automated manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2405 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6690 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1931 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 2920 mm |
