1976 Dodge Aspen vs. 2005 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2005 Lotus Elise is newer by 29 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, 2005 Lotus Elise (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1976 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1976 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 700 kg more than 2005 Lotus Elise.
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, 1976 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Dodge Aspen | 2005 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Dodge | Lotus |
| Model | Aspen | Elise |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2310 mm |
