1981 Buick LeSabre vs. 1972 Checker Aerobus
To start off, 1981 Buick LeSabre is newer by 9 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 82 more horse power than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Checker Aerobus should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 815 kg more than 1981 Buick LeSabre. 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 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick LeSabre. 1981 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1972 Checker Aerobus has manual transmission. 1972 Checker Aerobus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick LeSabre | 1972 Checker Aerobus | |
| Make | Buick | Checker |
| Model | LeSabre | Aerobus |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1972 |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 6690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 4760 mm |
