1978 Daihatsu Delta vs. 1976 Dodge Aspen
To start off, 1978 Daihatsu Delta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Dodge Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Dodge Aspen would be higher. At 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Dodge Aspen (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Delta. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Dodge Aspen should accelerate faster than 1978 Daihatsu Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 399 kg more than 1978 Daihatsu Delta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1976 Dodge Aspen (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Daihatsu Delta. (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1976 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Daihatsu Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Daihatsu Delta | 1976 Dodge Aspen | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Dodge |
| Model | Delta | Aspen |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1770 cc | 3685 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2870 mm |
