1995 BMW M5 vs. 1973 Checker Aerobus
To start off, 1995 BMW M5 is newer by 22 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, 1995 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1973 Checker Aerobus. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1973 Checker Aerobus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 680 kg more than 1995 BMW M5.
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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW M5. (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1973 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW M5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW M5 | 1973 Checker Aerobus | |
| Make | BMW | Checker |
| Model | M5 | Aerobus |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 3794 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 6690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 4760 mm |
