1976 Dodge Aspen vs. 2012 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2012 Lotus Elise 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 3,686 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lotus Elise (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1976 Dodge Aspen. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 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 539 kg more than 2012 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 (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Elise. (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1976 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Dodge Aspen | 2012 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Dodge | Lotus |
Model | Aspen | Elise |
Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3686 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 926 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 3785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1118 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2299 mm |