1975 Dodge Aspen vs. 1992 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1992 Toyota MR2 is newer by 17 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota MR2 (154 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1975 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1975 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 235 kg more than 1992 Toyota MR2.
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 (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota MR2. (191 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1975 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Dodge Aspen | 1992 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Aspen | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2410 mm |
