1979 Dodge Aspen vs. 1957 Opel Record
To start off, 1979 Dodge Aspen is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Opel Record. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Opel Record would be higher. At 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Dodge Aspen (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1957 Opel Record. (44 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Dodge Aspen should accelerate faster than 1957 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 590 kg more than 1957 Opel Record. 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 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Opel Record. (98 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1979 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Opel Record.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Dodge Aspen | 1957 Opel Record | |
| Make | Dodge | Opel |
| Model | Aspen | Record |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3685 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2550 mm |
