1975 Dodge Aspen vs. 2011 Honda Accord
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord 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 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1975 Dodge Aspen. (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 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 131 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 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 (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Accord. (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1975 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Dodge Aspen | 2011 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Aspen | Accord |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1444 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2741 mm |
