1976 Dodge Aspen vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 1990 Porsche 911 is newer by 14 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 3,686 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1976 Dodge Aspen. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 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 290 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Dodge Aspen. (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 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 | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Dodge | Porsche |
Model | Aspen | 911 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3686 cc | 3163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1260 mm |