1976 Dodge Aspen vs. 1970 Reliant Bug
To start off, 1976 Dodge Aspen is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Reliant Bug. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Reliant Bug would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Dodge Aspen (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1970 Reliant Bug. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Dodge Aspen should accelerate faster than 1970 Reliant Bug. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 1077 kg more than 1970 Reliant Bug. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Reliant Bug. (52 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Reliant Bug.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Dodge Aspen | 1970 Reliant Bug | |
| Make | Dodge | Reliant |
| Model | Aspen | Bug |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 60.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 408 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 2800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 1960 mm |
