2006 BMW 330 vs. 1974 Checker Aerobus
To start off, 2006 BMW 330 is newer by 32 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, 2006 BMW 330 (225 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1974 Checker Aerobus. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1974 Checker Aerobus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 899 kg more than 2006 BMW 330.
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 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 330. (290 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 330 | 1974 Checker Aerobus | |
| Make | BMW | Checker |
| Model | 330 | Aerobus |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1974 |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 6690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 4760 mm |
