1978 Dodge Aspen vs. 1989 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 1989 Jaguar XJR is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Dodge Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Dodge Aspen would be higher. At 5,996 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Jaguar XJR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar XJR (318 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1978 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1978 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 312 kg more than 1978 Dodge Aspen. 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, 1989 Jaguar XJR (476 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Dodge Aspen | 1989 Jaguar XJR | |
| Make | Dodge | Jaguar |
| Model | Aspen | XJR |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 5996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 476 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2600 mm |
