1975 Dodge Aspen vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 33 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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1975 Dodge Aspen. (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1975 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 970 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.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Dodge Aspen. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover (391 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Dodge Aspen. (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Dodge Aspen | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Aspen | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2926 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2890 mm |
