1975 Dodge Aspen vs. 1975 Plymouth Volare
To start off, both 1975 Dodge Aspen and 1975 Plymouth Volare were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 73 more horse power than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Dodge Aspen should accelerate faster than 1975 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 110 kg more than 1975 Plymouth Volare. 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 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Plymouth Volare. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1975 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Dodge Aspen | 1975 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | Dodge | Plymouth |
Model | Aspen | Volare |
Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 3687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2870 mm |