1978 Buick Estate vs. 1974 Checker Aerobus
To start off, 1978 Buick Estate is newer by 4 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Checker Aerobus (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1978 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Checker Aerobus should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Checker Aerobus weights approximately 525 kg more than 1978 Buick Estate. 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, 1974 Checker Aerobus (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Estate. (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1974 Checker Aerobus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Estate. 1978 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1974 Checker Aerobus has manual transmission. 1974 Checker Aerobus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Estate | 1974 Checker Aerobus | |
| Make | Buick | Checker |
| Model | Estate | Aerobus |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1974 |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 6690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 4760 mm |
