1977 Dodge Aspen vs. 1977 Plymouth Volare

To start off, both 1977 Dodge Aspen and 1977 Plymouth Volare were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 1977 Dodge Aspen and 1977 Plymouth Volare are equipped with a 3,687 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 100 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 23 kg more than 1977 Dodge Aspen.

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, both vehicles can yield 231 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

Compare all specifications:

1977 Dodge Aspen 1977 Plymouth Volare
Make Dodge Plymouth
Model Aspen Volare
Year Released 1977 1977
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3687 cc 3687 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 100 HP 100 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 231 Nm 231 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 1600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1465 kg 1488 kg
Vehicle Length 5020 mm 5120 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2870 mm


 

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