1977 Dodge Aspen vs. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 36 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (370 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1977 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1977 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1024 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.
Because 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Dodge Aspen. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Dodge Aspen | 2013 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Aspen | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 2489 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2158 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1784 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2745 mm |
