1975 Dodge Aspen vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 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 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (328 HP) has 155 more horse power than 1975 Dodge Aspen. (173 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1975 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 240 kg more than 1989 Porsche 911.
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 Porsche 911 (854 Nm) has 474 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Dodge Aspen. (380 Nm). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Dodge Aspen | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Aspen | 911 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 3385 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 328 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 854 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1335 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2290 mm |
