1979 Dodge Aspen vs. 1984 Volvo 740
To start off, 1984 Volvo 740 is newer by 5 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, 1984 Volvo 740 (197 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1979 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1979 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 45 kg more than 1984 Volvo 740.
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, 1984 Volvo 740 (296 Nm @ 2950 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1984 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Dodge Aspen | 1984 Volvo 740 | |
Make | Dodge | Volvo |
Model | Aspen | 740 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3685 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2780 mm |