1978 Dodge Aspen vs. 1999 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1999 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 21 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Italdesign Nazca (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1978 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1978 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 388 kg more than 1999 Italdesign Nazca.
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, 1999 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1999 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Dodge Aspen | 1999 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | Dodge | Italdesign |
| Model | Aspen | Nazca |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2610 mm |
