1979 Dodge Aspen vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 19 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 437 more horse power than 1979 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1979 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 335 kg more than 1998 Porsche 911.
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, 1998 Porsche 911 (600 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Dodge Aspen | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Dodge | Porsche |
| Model | Aspen | 911 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3685 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 537 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2280 mm |
