1976 BMW 630 vs. 1975 Dodge Aspen
To start off, 1976 BMW 630 is newer by 1 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 630 (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1975 Dodge Aspen. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1975 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 27 kg more than 1976 BMW 630.
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, 1976 BMW 630 (251 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 630 | 1975 Dodge Aspen | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 630 | Aspen |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 117.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2870 mm |
