1977 Dodge Aspen vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, both 1977 Dodge Aspen and 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1977 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1977 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 435 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, 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (305 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Dodge Aspen | 1977 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Dodge | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Aspen | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3030 mm |
