1975 Dodge Aspen vs. 2007 BMW 530
To start off, 2007 BMW 530 is newer by 32 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, 2007 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1975 Dodge Aspen. (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1975 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1975 Dodge Aspen. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 BMW 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Dodge Aspen. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Dodge Aspen | 2007 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Aspen | 530 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2890 mm |
