1976 Dodge Aspen vs. 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
To start off, 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is newer by 23 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 5,378 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (318 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1976 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph should accelerate faster than 1976 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 815 kg more than 1976 Dodge Aspen. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (489 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Dodge Aspen | 1999 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | |
| Make | Dodge | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Aspen | Silver Seraph |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 5378 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 2300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2170 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3070 mm |
