1996 BMW 530 vs. 1971 Checker Aerobus
To start off, 1996 BMW 530 is newer by 25 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, 1996 BMW 530 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1971 Checker Aerobus. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1971 Checker Aerobus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 890 kg more than 1996 BMW 530.
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 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 530. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1971 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 530 | 1971 Checker Aerobus | |
| Make | BMW | Checker |
| Model | 530 | Aerobus |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1971 |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 6690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 4760 mm |
