1975 Dodge Aspen vs. 2011 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2011 Honda Pilot 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1975 Dodge Aspen. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1975 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Pilot weights approximately 487 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 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 Pilot, 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, 2011 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Dodge Aspen. (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Dodge Aspen | 2011 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Aspen | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2007 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4849 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1847 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2774 mm |
