1979 Dodge Aspen vs. 2000 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2000 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 21 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 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Land Rover Range Rover (187 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1979 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1979 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 605 kg more than 1979 Dodge Aspen. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Dodge Aspen. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Land Rover Range Rover (321 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2000 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Dodge Aspen | 2000 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Aspen | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3685 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2750 mm |
