1975 Dodge Aspen vs. 1974 Mazda 818
To start off, 1975 Dodge Aspen is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Dodge Aspen (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Dodge Aspen should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 715 kg more than 1974 Mazda 818. 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 (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Dodge Aspen | 1974 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Dodge | Mazda |
| Model | Aspen | 818 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2320 mm |
