2000 Alpina B3 vs. 1974 Checker Aerobus
To start off, 2000 Alpina B3 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Checker Aerobus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Checker Aerobus would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Checker Aerobus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1974 Checker Aerobus. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1974 Checker Aerobus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 925 kg more than 2000 Alpina B3.
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, 1974 Checker Aerobus (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Alpina B3. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1974 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B3 | 1974 Checker Aerobus | |
| Make | Alpina | Checker |
| Model | B3 | Aerobus |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1974 |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 6690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 4760 mm |
