1977 Dodge Aspen vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 1995 Porsche 968 is newer by 18 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, 1995 Porsche 968 (240 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1977 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1977 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 61 kg more than 1995 Porsche 968.
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, 1995 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Dodge Aspen | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Aspen | 968 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
