2002 BMW 735 vs. 1971 Checker Aerobus

To start off, 2002 BMW 735 is newer by 31 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, 2002 BMW 735 (268 HP) has 83 more horse power than 1971 Checker Aerobus. (185 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1971 Checker Aerobus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 470 kg more than 2002 BMW 735.

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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 735. (360 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1971 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 735. 2002 BMW 735 has automatic transmission and 1971 Checker Aerobus has manual transmission. 1971 Checker Aerobus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 BMW 735 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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