1979 Dodge Aspen vs. 1997 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1997 Toyota Corolla is newer by 18 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, 1997 Toyota Corolla (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1979 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1979 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 125 kg more than 1997 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1979 Dodge Aspen is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Dodge Aspen. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (150 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Dodge Aspen | 1997 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Aspen | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3685 cc | 1760 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2470 mm |
