1979 Dodge Aspen vs. 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 1979 Dodge Aspen is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1979 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1979 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 320 kg more than 1979 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, 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix (515 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Dodge Aspen | 1969 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Dodge | Pontiac |
| Model | Aspen | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3685 cc | 7460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3000 mm |
