1976 Dodge Aspen vs. 1988 Honda NSX
To start off, 1988 Honda NSX is newer by 12 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, 1988 Honda NSX (251 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1976 Dodge Aspen. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1976 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 249 kg more than 1988 Honda NSX.
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, 1988 Honda NSX (288 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1988 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Dodge Aspen | 1988 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Aspen | NSX |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1216 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
