1979 Dodge Aspen vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 4,477 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (221 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1979 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1979 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 525 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 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Dodge Aspen | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Aspen | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3685 cc | 4477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3190 mm |
