1978 BMW B7 vs. 1980 Dodge Aspen
To start off, 1980 Dodge Aspen is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW B7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW B7 would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW B7 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1980 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, 1978 BMW B7 (627 Nm) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm). This means 1978 BMW B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW B7 | 1980 Dodge Aspen | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | B7 | Aspen |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 101 HP |
| Torque | 627 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1465 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2760 mm |
