1978 Dodge Aspen vs. 2007 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2007 Toyota Tundra is newer by 29 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Tundra (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1978 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tundra 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, 2007 Toyota Tundra (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Dodge Aspen | 2007 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Dodge | Toyota |
Model | Aspen | Tundra |
Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 236 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3710 mm |