1975 Dodge Aspen vs. 2011 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2011 Land Rover LR2 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 Land Rover LR2 (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1975 Dodge Aspen. (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1975 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover LR2 weights approximately 180 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 2011 Land Rover LR2 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Dodge Aspen. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover LR2 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Land Rover LR2. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Land Rover LR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Dodge Aspen | 2011 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Aspen | LR2 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4496 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1908 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2659 mm |
