1978 Dodge Aspen vs. 1992 Infiniti Q45
To start off, 1992 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 14 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Infiniti Q45 (277 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1978 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1978 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 262 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, 1992 Infiniti Q45 (396 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1992 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Dodge Aspen | 1992 Infiniti Q45 | |
Make | Dodge | Infiniti |
Model | Aspen | Q45 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 277 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 396 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 82.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 5080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2890 mm |