1978 Dodge Aspen vs. 2005 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2005 Toyota Hilux is newer by 27 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 18 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Hilux. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Dodge Aspen should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 91 kg more than 2005 Toyota Hilux. 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, 1978 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Hilux. (162 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Dodge Aspen | 2005 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Aspen | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1374 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2640 mm |
