1956 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1976 Dodge Aspen
To start off, 1976 Dodge Aspen is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette (245 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1976 Dodge Aspen. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1976 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 238 kg more than 1956 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1956 Chevrolet Corvette (393 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Dodge Aspen. (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1956 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chevrolet Corvette | 1976 Dodge Aspen | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Corvette | Aspen |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4638 cc | 3686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1227 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2760 mm |
