1979 Dodge Aspen vs. 2000 Lotus M250
To start off, 2000 Lotus M250 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 3,685 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus M250 (176 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1979 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus M250 should accelerate faster than 1979 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 810 kg more than 2000 Lotus M250.
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, 1979 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus M250. (180 Nm). This means 1979 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus M250.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Dodge Aspen | 2000 Lotus M250 | |
| Make | Dodge | Lotus |
| Model | Aspen | M250 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3685 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2520 mm |
