1975 Dodge Aspen vs. 1990 Renault Alpine
To start off, 1990 Renault Alpine is newer by 15 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. In terms of performance, 1990 Renault Alpine (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1975 Dodge Aspen. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Renault Alpine should accelerate faster than 1975 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 330 kg more than 1990 Renault Alpine.
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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault Alpine. (290 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1975 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Dodge Aspen | 1990 Renault Alpine | |
| Make | Dodge | Renault |
| Model | Aspen | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2350 mm |
