1976 Dodge Aspen vs. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 11 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, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1976 Dodge Aspen. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1976 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 79 kg more than 1987 Vauxhall Carlton.
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, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1987 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Dodge Aspen | 1987 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Dodge | Vauxhall |
Model | Aspen | Carlton |
Year Released | 1976 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1386 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2740 mm |