1975 Dodge Aspen vs. 2010 Honda Accord
To start off, 2010 Honda Accord is newer by 35 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1975 Dodge Aspen. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1975 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 63 kg more than 2010 Honda Accord.
Because 1975 Dodge Aspen is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Dodge Aspen. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1975 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Dodge Aspen | 2010 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Aspen | Accord |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2799 mm |
