1979 Dodge Aspen vs. 1981 Mazda 323
To start off, 1981 Mazda 323 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Dodge Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Dodge Aspen 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 47 more horse power than 1981 Mazda 323. (53 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Dodge Aspen should accelerate faster than 1981 Mazda 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 635 kg more than 1981 Mazda 323. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mazda 323. (79 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Dodge Aspen | 1981 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Dodge | Mazda |
| Model | Aspen | 323 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3685 cc | 1069 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2370 mm |
