1979 Dodge Aspen vs. 2007 Kia Pregio
To start off, 2007 Kia Pregio is newer by 28 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, 1979 Dodge Aspen (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2007 Kia Pregio. (83 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Dodge Aspen should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Pregio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Pregio weights approximately 300 kg more than 1979 Dodge Aspen.
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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Pregio. (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Pregio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Dodge Aspen | 2007 Kia Pregio | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Aspen | Pregio |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3685 cc | 2665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 12 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2590 mm |
