1979 Dodge Aspen vs. 1979 Volvo 245
To start off, both 1979 Dodge Aspen and 1979 Volvo 245 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Volvo 245 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1979 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Volvo 245 should accelerate faster than 1979 Dodge Aspen.
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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Volvo 245. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Volvo 245.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Dodge Aspen | 1979 Volvo 245 | |
Make | Dodge | Volvo |
Model | Aspen | 245 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3685 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2660 mm |