1975 Dodge Aspen vs. 1989 Lotus Carlton
To start off, 1989 Lotus Carlton is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Dodge Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Dodge Aspen would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1989 Lotus Carlton (569 Nm) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Dodge Aspen. (333 Nm). This means 1989 Lotus Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Dodge Aspen | 1989 Lotus Carlton | |
| Make | Dodge | Lotus |
| Model | Aspen | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 3615 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2750 mm |
