1976 Dodge Aspen vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1994 Toyota Carina 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. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Carina (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1976 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1976 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 350 kg more than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1976 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Dodge Aspen | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Aspen | Carina |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2590 mm |
