1976 Dodge Aspen vs. 2006 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2006 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 30 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 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (216 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1976 Dodge Aspen. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1976 Dodge Aspen.
Because 2006 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Dodge Aspen. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Dodge Aspen. (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Dodge Aspen | 2006 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Aspen | LR3 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3685 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2890 mm |
