1990 BMW M3 vs. 1973 Checker Aerobus
To start off, 1990 BMW M3 is newer by 17 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, 1990 BMW M3 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1973 Checker Aerobus. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1973 Checker Aerobus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 1205 kg more than 1990 BMW M3.
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 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW M3. (240 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1973 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW M3 | 1973 Checker Aerobus | |
| Make | BMW | Checker |
| Model | M3 | Aerobus |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 2467 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 6690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 4760 mm |
