1968 BMW 2800 vs. 1976 Dodge Aspen
To start off, 1976 Dodge Aspen is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 2800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 2800 would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 2800 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1976 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 2800 should accelerate faster than 1976 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 195 kg more than 1968 BMW 2800.
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, 1968 BMW 2800 (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 2800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 2800 | 1976 Dodge Aspen | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 2800 | Aspen |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 117.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2870 mm |
