1971 Daihatsu Consorte vs. 1975 Dodge Aspen
To start off, 1975 Dodge Aspen is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Daihatsu Consorte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Daihatsu Consorte would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Dodge Aspen (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1971 Daihatsu Consorte. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Dodge Aspen should accelerate faster than 1971 Daihatsu Consorte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 870 kg more than 1971 Daihatsu Consorte. 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, 1975 Dodge Aspen (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Daihatsu Consorte. (93 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1975 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Daihatsu Consorte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Daihatsu Consorte | 1975 Dodge Aspen | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Dodge |
| Model | Consorte | Aspen |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 333 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 5200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2870 mm |
