1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta vs. 1972 Checker Aerobus
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Checker Aerobus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Checker Aerobus would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Checker Aerobus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Checker Aerobus (186 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (125 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Checker Aerobus should accelerate faster than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 1325 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1972 Checker Aerobus (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | 1972 Checker Aerobus | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Checker |
| Model | Alfetta | Aerobus |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1972 |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 6690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 4760 mm |
