1976 Dodge Aspen vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 is newer by 13 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, 1989 Porsche 911 (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1976 Dodge Aspen. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1976 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 130 kg more than 1989 Porsche 911.
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, 1989 Porsche 911 (317 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Dodge Aspen | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Aspen | 911 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2410 mm |
