1975 Dodge Aspen vs. 1994 Porsche 968
To start off, 1994 Porsche 968 is newer by 19 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, 1994 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1975 Dodge Aspen. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1975 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 85 kg more than 1994 Porsche 968.
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, 1994 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Dodge Aspen | 1994 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Aspen | 968 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2510 mm |
