1979 Dodge Aspen vs. 2005 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2005 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 26 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, 2005 Mazda RX-8 (197 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1979 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1979 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 100 kg more than 2005 Mazda RX-8.
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 @ 1600 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda RX-8. (222 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1979 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Dodge Aspen | 2005 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Dodge | Mazda |
| Model | Aspen | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3685 cc | 1311 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2680 mm |
