1975 Dodge Aspen vs. 1995 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1995 Holden Commodore is newer by 20 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, both vehicles can yield 173 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 200 kg more than 1995 Holden Commodore.
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 (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Holden Commodore. (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Dodge Aspen | 1995 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Dodge | Holden |
Model | Aspen | Commodore |
Year Released | 1975 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2740 mm |