1978 Dodge Aspen vs. 2012 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2012 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 34 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1978 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1978 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1024 kg more than 1978 Dodge Aspen. 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, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Dodge Aspen | 2012 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | Dodge | Cadillac |
| Model | Aspen | Escalade |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 2489 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5144 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1928 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2946 mm |
