1978 Dodge Aspen vs. 1994 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1994 Lotus Esprit is newer by 16 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lotus Esprit (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1978 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1978 Dodge Aspen.
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, 1994 Lotus Esprit (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1994 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Dodge Aspen | 1994 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Dodge | Lotus |
| Model | Aspen | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2440 mm |
