1978 Dodge Aspen vs. 1978 Honda Civic
To start off, both 1978 Dodge Aspen and 1978 Honda Civic 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 Dodge Aspen (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1978 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Dodge Aspen should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 810 kg more than 1978 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Dodge Aspen is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Dodge Aspen. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Dodge Aspen | 1978 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Aspen | Civic |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1169 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 678 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2210 mm |
