1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1973 Checker Aerobus
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Checker Aerobus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Checker Aerobus would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Checker Aerobus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante (309 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1973 Checker Aerobus. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1973 Checker Aerobus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 591 kg more than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
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, 1973 Checker Aerobus (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1973 Checker Aerobus | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Checker |
| Model | V8 Volante | Aerobus |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 6690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 4760 mm |
