1976 Dodge Aspen vs. 1994 Nissan 270 R
To start off, 1994 Nissan 270 R is newer by 18 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. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan 270 R (270 HP) has 169 more horse power than 1976 Dodge Aspen. (101 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan 270 R should accelerate faster than 1976 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 199 kg more than 1994 Nissan 270 R.
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, 1994 Nissan 270 R (344 Nm) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm). This means 1994 Nissan 270 R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Dodge Aspen | 1994 Nissan 270 R | |
Make | Dodge | Nissan |
Model | Aspen | 270 R |
Year Released | 1976 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 270 HP |
Torque | 231 Nm | 344 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |