1976 Dodge Aspen vs. 1981 Porsche 944
To start off, 1981 Porsche 944 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Dodge Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Dodge Aspen would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 944 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1976 Dodge Aspen. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1976 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 120 kg more than 1981 Porsche 944.
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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Dodge Aspen | 1981 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Dodge | Porsche |
Model | Aspen | 944 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 78.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2410 mm |