2003 Bentley Azure vs. 1971 Checker Aerobus

To start off, 2003 Bentley Azure is newer by 32 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 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1971 Checker Aerobus. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1971 Checker Aerobus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Azure weights approximately 45 kg more than 1971 Checker Aerobus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2003 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Checker Aerobus. (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Checker Aerobus. 2003 Bentley Azure 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. 2003 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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