1978 BMW M1 vs. 1978 Dodge Aspen
To start off, both 1978 BMW M1 and 1978 Dodge Aspen were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1978 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1978 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 188 kg more than 1978 BMW M1.
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 M1 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1978 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW M1 | 1978 Dodge Aspen | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | M1 | Aspen |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 117.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2870 mm |
