1979 Dodge Aspen vs. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (390 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 1979 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1979 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 591 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 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (556 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Dodge Aspen | 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
Model | Aspen | Range Rover Sport |
Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3685 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 556 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 2076 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2750 mm |