1976 Dodge Aspen vs. 1976 Porsche 912

To start off, both 1976 Dodge Aspen and 1976 Porsche 912 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Dodge Aspen (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1976 Porsche 912. (86 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Dodge Aspen should accelerate faster than 1976 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 379 kg more than 1976 Porsche 912. 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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Porsche 912. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Porsche 912.

Compare all specifications:

1976 Dodge Aspen 1976 Porsche 912
Make Dodge Porsche
Model Aspen 912
Year Released 1976 1976
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 3687 cc 1971 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Horse Power 101 HP 86 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 4900 RPM
Torque 231 Nm 134 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82.5 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 117.5 mm 71 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1465 kg 1086 kg
Vehicle Length 5020 mm 4300 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2280 mm


 

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