1977 Dodge Aspen vs. 1972 Dodge Charger
To start off, 1977 Dodge Aspen is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Dodge Charger (256 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1977 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1977 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Dodge Charger weights approximately 225 kg more than 1977 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, 1972 Dodge Charger (470 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Dodge Aspen | 1972 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Aspen | Charger |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3010 mm |
