1975 Dodge Aspen vs. 2009 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2009 Toyota Hilux is newer by 34 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, 1975 Dodge Aspen (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Dodge Aspen should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 109 kg more than 1975 Dodge Aspen.
Because 2009 Toyota Hilux 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, 2009 Toyota Hilux 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, 1975 Dodge Aspen (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Hilux. (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1975 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Dodge Aspen | 2009 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Aspen | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3090 mm |
