1975 Dodge Aspen vs. 2011 BMW 530
To start off, 2011 BMW 530 is newer by 36 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, 2011 BMW 530 (271 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1975 Dodge Aspen. (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1975 Dodge Aspen.
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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 530. (310 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1975 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Dodge Aspen | 2011 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Aspen | 530 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2968 mm |
