1976 Dodge Aspen vs. 2013 BMW M3
To start off, 2013 BMW M3 is newer by 37 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 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M3 (408 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 1976 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1976 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW M3 weights approximately 395 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, 2013 BMW M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Dodge Aspen | 2013 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Aspen | M3 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 408 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4618 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1976 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2761 mm |
