1976 Dodge Aspen vs. 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER
To start off, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER (367 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1976 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER should accelerate faster than 1976 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER weights approximately 367 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 Dodge CHALLENGER (542 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Dodge Aspen | 2013 Dodge CHALLENGER | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Aspen | CHALLENGER |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 367 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1852 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 5023 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1923 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1449 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2946 mm |
