1978 Dodge Aspen vs. 1995 Mazda 626
To start off, 1995 Mazda 626 is newer by 17 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, 1978 Dodge Aspen (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1995 Mazda 626. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Dodge Aspen should accelerate faster than 1995 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 283 kg more than 1995 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda 626. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Dodge Aspen | 1995 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Dodge | Mazda |
| Model | Aspen | 626 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2620 mm |
