1976 Dodge Aspen vs. 1998 Opel Speedster
To start off, 1998 Opel Speedster is newer by 22 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, 1998 Opel Speedster (198 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1976 Dodge Aspen. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1976 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 460 kg more than 1998 Opel Speedster.
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, 1998 Opel Speedster (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1998 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Dodge Aspen | 1998 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Dodge | Opel |
| Model | Aspen | Speedster |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2340 mm |
