1993 BMW M3 vs. 1971 Checker Aerobus
To start off, 1993 BMW M3 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Checker Aerobus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Checker Aerobus would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Checker Aerobus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW M3 (281 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1971 Checker Aerobus. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1971 Checker Aerobus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 945 kg more than 1993 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, 1971 Checker Aerobus (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW M3. (321 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW M3 | 1971 Checker Aerobus | |
| Make | BMW | Checker |
| Model | M3 | Aerobus |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1971 |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 6690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 4760 mm |
