1976 Dodge Aspen vs. 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1976 Dodge Aspen is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (160 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1976 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1976 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 450 kg more than 1976 Dodge Aspen. 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, 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Dodge Aspen | 1975 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Dodge | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Aspen | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 5900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3230 mm |
