2003 BMW 545 vs. 1972 Checker Aerobus

To start off, 2003 BMW 545 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Checker Aerobus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Checker Aerobus would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Checker Aerobus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1972 Checker Aerobus. (186 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1972 Checker Aerobus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 735 kg more than 2003 BMW 545.

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, 1972 Checker Aerobus (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 545. (451 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 545. 2003 BMW 545 has automatic transmission and 1972 Checker Aerobus has manual transmission. 1972 Checker Aerobus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 BMW 545 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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