1979 Buick Estate vs. 1978 Dodge Aspen
To start off, 1979 Buick Estate is newer by 1 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Estate (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1978 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1978 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 387 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, 1979 Buick Estate (275 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Estate | 1978 Dodge Aspen | |
Make | Buick | Dodge |
Model | Estate | Aspen |
Year Released | 1979 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1488 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2870 mm |