1975 Dodge Aspen vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 1995 Porsche 968 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, 1995 Porsche 968 (302 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1975 Dodge Aspen. (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 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 295 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Porsche 968 (500 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Dodge Aspen. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 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 | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Aspen | 968 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2410 mm |
