1979 Chrysler Avenger vs. 1979 Dodge Aspen

To start off, both 1979 Chrysler Avenger and 1979 Dodge Aspen were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Dodge Aspen (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1979 Chrysler Avenger. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Dodge Aspen should accelerate faster than 1979 Chrysler Avenger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 585 kg more than 1979 Chrysler Avenger. 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 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chrysler Avenger. (93 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1979 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chrysler Avenger.

Compare all specifications:

1979 Chrysler Avenger 1979 Dodge Aspen
Make Chrysler Dodge
Model Avenger Aspen
Year Released 1979 1979
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1295 cc 3687 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 59 HP 100 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 93 Nm 231 Nm
Torque RPM 2600 RPM 1600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 880 kg 1465 kg
Vehicle Length 4150 mm 5020 mm
Vehicle Width 1620 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 2760 mm


 

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