1977 Dodge Aspen vs. 1984 Marcos Mantula
To start off, 1984 Marcos Mantula is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Dodge Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Dodge Aspen would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Marcos Mantula (190 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1977 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Marcos Mantula should accelerate faster than 1977 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 565 kg more than 1984 Marcos Mantula.
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, 1984 Marcos Mantula (299 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1984 Marcos Mantula will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Dodge Aspen | 1984 Marcos Mantula | |
| Make | Dodge | Marcos |
| Model | Aspen | Mantula |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5280 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2280 mm |
