1976 Dodge Aspen vs. 1997 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 1997 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 21 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 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 TVR Speed 12 (800 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 699 more horse power than 1976 Dodge Aspen. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1976 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 463 kg more than 1997 TVR Speed 12.
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, 1997 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 650 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1997 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Dodge Aspen | 1997 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Dodge | TVR |
| Model | Aspen | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 800 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2650 mm |
