1976 Dodge Aspen vs. 2012 Koenigsegg Agera
To start off, 2012 Koenigsegg Agera is newer by 36 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Koenigsegg Agera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Koenigsegg Agera (927 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 827 more horse power than 1976 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Koenigsegg Agera should accelerate faster than 1976 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 195 kg more than 2012 Koenigsegg Agera.
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, 2012 Koenigsegg Agera (1,100 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 869 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Koenigsegg Agera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Dodge Aspen | 2012 Koenigsegg Agera | |
| Make | Dodge | Koenigsegg |
| Model | Aspen | Agera |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 927 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 1100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2660 mm |
