1957 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1975 Dodge Aspen
To start off, 1975 Dodge Aspen is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Austin-Healey 100 (101 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1975 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 1975 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 350 kg more than 1957 Austin-Healey 100.
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, 1975 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Austin-Healey 100. (143 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1975 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Austin-Healey 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Austin-Healey 100 | 1975 Dodge Aspen | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Dodge |
| Model | 100 | Aspen |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2639 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 117.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2760 mm |
