1975 Dodge Aspen vs. 2002 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2002 Porsche Boxster is newer by 27 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, 2002 Porsche Boxster (224 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1975 Dodge Aspen. (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1975 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 245 kg more than 2002 Porsche Boxster.
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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Porsche Boxster. (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1975 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Dodge Aspen | 2002 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Aspen | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2420 mm |
